Experienced boaters recommend one anchor dropped.
Pontoon anchor ideas. Additional tips and tricks. Those types of anchors are generally only good for holding lightweight aluminum fishing boats - not a 20-30 foot pontoon boat. Read our pontoon anchor guide for more information.
If you anchor your pontoon boat on a river or any body of water with current then having a solid anchor to hold your boat in place is even more important but do not expect that from a river anchor mushroom anchor or navy style anchor. Since most people take their pontoon boats out onto rivers and lakes this will be the most commonly used type of pontoon boat anchor. Be sure to choose an appropriate weight of anchor for the size of your vessel.
2011 SunChaser DS22 Mercury 115 EFI 1375 x 15p. I too attach a D ring to front pontoon then toss the anchor overboard. Besides the ledges are not only durable against corrosion but not require.
Many Pontoon boat owners and in particular those new to boating can benefit significantly from an anchor windlassdesigned specifically to assist in lowering and raising pontoon anchors. I just close the seat back over the bucket. Greenfield Richter 5 Prong Anchor.
Under front port seat. For secure anchoring you may need more than one anchor. Here is a 6 minute video on installing your new Pontoon Anchor Wizard System onto your boat.
You tie it to cleats or poles via dock ropes. There are different anchor types and different anchoring techniques used in different types of marine environments. A 14 -16 foot boat requires at least 20-30 lb in anchor weight to be secure.