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How to Choose the Best Anchor and Ground Tackle for your Boat
If you own a boat, you need an anchor and ground tackle (line and
chain). Here's how to choose the right anchoring gear, when you go into
the boating supply store.
Read Article What Type of Boat Anchor Should I Buy?
Although this question may seem basic, there are many variables that
come into play when purchasing your first anchor. Environmental
conditions (such as weather and lake structure), the size of your craft
and the weight of the anchor itself are all significant parts of the
puzzle. Perhaps it's best to look first at how an anchor actually works.
Anchors "attach" to the bottom structure of a body of water in order
to hold a boat securely. This is done in one of two ways. Firstly, the
anchor can penetrate the bottom surface, creating a suction through the
penetration and the weight of the material above the anchor itself, in
turn creating resistance. Secondly, when dealing with hard, rocky
bottoms, the anchor actually snags in order to create hold.
Out of the many roles that anchors serve, the most prevalent are securing the boat while fishing,
keeping boats out of the surf or rocks or allowing the occupants to
enjoy a relaxing meal on board without drifting away. (For larger craft,
they are also necessary for spending the night while out on the water.) ...
Choosing whether to purchase a boat with an I/O (Inboard/Outboard) motor or an Outboard motor is a matter of personal preference and application.
Most personal fishing boats are equipped with an Outboard motor because the motor is easier to maintain and replace, when needed, and the motor can be lifted completely out of the water when fishing by shore or in shallow water.
Most Family Bowriders / Ski-Boats are equipped with an I/O with the outdrive positioned beneath the swim platform offering easier access back on to the boat when skiing/wakeboarding/tubing or swimming.
In general terms, I/O's are best suited for family "fun" boats. The weight of the motor is inside the hull offering a smoother quieter ride. I/O's are similar to automobile engines and can be larger than Outboard motors offering more torque and horsepower for watersports than would be available with an outboard.
Outboard's are best suited for "fishing" boats. Not only are they easier to maintain/replace, the fully integrated seal around the motor and lower unit protects the whole unit from the elements where the inboard is constantly exposed to water in the bilge.
To learn more about the difference between Inboards, I/O's and Outboards please see the following article in "Lake Boss" written by Nathan B. Link: http://thelakeboss.com/?p=233
