wanted , info on local sea anchors
Submitted by quadfisher on Sun, 2014-01-26 13:08
Just chasing some info on anyone in the metro ( mandurah hopefully) that makes strong , reasonble prices sea anchors.
to suit a boat around 9 metres.
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quadfisher
Tim
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Try these
Could try these http://www.bigfatsnapper.com/SeaAnchors.html
or tackle stores/boat shops should have something.
Rob H
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Ive found that the Ocean
Ive found that the Ocean South ones, while quite well made, are way too small for what they say they are suitable for.
A modified woolbag or garnet/bulkie bag can be a practical alternative.
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chookc
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Ocean side tackle have really
Ocean side tackle have really good locally made ones.. the one I got for my seven meter boat works real well.... halves my drift speed in strong winds....
Rob H
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can you tell me how big it
can you tell me how big it is, maybe measure the throat diameter when you get a chance? One I got was 1.25M and does 5/8 of ...!
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Rob H
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bellony
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Another plug for Oceanside.
Another plug for Oceanside. Get their biggest one, comes prerigged, deploying just throw it over and seems to unravel itself, easy retrieve. Pulls our 6.25 up well.
Don't have measurements.
Try the search, been a few previous threads.
soupster51
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Oceanside
Yep give Blake and Josh a call at Oceanside. Site sponsor and have most of everything you'll ever need.
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catchalittle
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As Tim said get in touch with
As Tim said get in touch with the guy from big fat snapper very well made and very reasonably priced and hes local
Nathan
Rob H
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just had a look at his
just had a look at his website, looks good!
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troy fuller
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My mate has the biggest one
My mate has the biggest one from Oceanside no matter what conditions it slows us down to easy fishable seen much bigger boats running 2
kirky79
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Got a jumbo from Tuckeys
Got a jumbo from Tuckeys Tackle same mob that Tim was talking about bigfatsnapper.com don't know if they do bigger than that but it pulls up my 21ft trophy well
goodluck
Chris
Bodie
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Another for ocean sides sea
Another for ocean sides sea anchors, work an absolute treat. Bought one from Ryan about 4 years ago and still going strong!
Shark1
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as Tim said
http://www.bigfatsnapper.com/SeaAnchors.html you aint gonna buy any better , they used to be sold by Tailors marine for commercial boats (survey requirement), they r tough, well made, right here in WA( and the bloke that makes them stand behind his product)
use mine on a 8m
squidvicious1
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I bought a chute before cam
I bought a chute before cam changed his name,factory seconds with no lanyard for $20.still going strong put a float on it to hold it up near the surface.
quadfisher
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Thanks
I live near oceanside so will check them out, ansd yes the fatsnapper ones look the biz too,
on one site I looked at there was a listing for a sea anchor for a 120ft-150ft boat! , $ 4500 us dollars
now that baby would need a small barge behind your 14ft stacer , just to get it out there, haha.
cheers.
quadfisher
Oceanside Tackle
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Localy Made/Custom Sea Anchors
Hi Quadfisher,
Yes as the many have said above (Thankyou) we stock a full range of Localy Made/Custom Sea Anchors.
A quality product that last for ages and actually works straight away. The two that standout for your size boat are;
6-9m
or
6-12m
Prices are good and the usual FW discounts apply.
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wadetolley
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Had
Bought my Sea anchor 5 years ago at Oceanside, still going strong! Great quality...