Anchor Trolley on Barracuda SOT

[Agent009]

Had an awesome day on the water yesterday...caught a few nice flathead (including a 75cm monster) but I was amazed how fast the current was running (I was at Cabbage Tree Point) and how quickly I was drifting. Now thinking I definitely need an anchor for my Barracuda SOT.

So have just started reading up on anchor trolleys and the like. The whole trolley thing is kinda confusing me...at first I read threads that stated the anchor rope was connected directly to the ring in the trolley. But since reading that I've found out that's incorrect and the anchor rope should be tied directly to the kayak (near where you sit) and the trolley is used to simply control the swingpoint of the kayak I think I now have a rough idea on how it works...just need to work out how to setup the pulley system on the Barracuda.

If you have a look at the Barracuda specs (URL Below), it has "anchor running rig saddles":
http://www.barracudakayaks.com/products-2/sot-fish-pro/

I'm taking it these are the saddles which are at the bow and stern of the yak on the left hand side of the yak. I'm planning on attaching a pulley to these saddles using bungee cord. In regards to the "tie-off" point (near where you sit), I was just going to use a carabiner so I can unrelease easily. If I do this, the anchor trolley ring would have to be large enough for the carabiner to pass through...is this correct?

I also found this drawing that someone did of an anchor trolley...is this setup correct:

download/file.php?id=32277&mode=view

And lastly, on the Barracuda, there is a paddle keeper on the same side. I don't know how this will work as the paddle keeper will interfere with the trolley. Suggestions?

Thanks

[Dodge]

Mate if you are installing a trolley go end to end from the very outset, that drawing that stops mid-ship defeats much of the benefit of a trolley.

Although I did not look at the paddle holder, it is unlikely to be a problem as you only use the trolley when deploying/retrieving the anchor, and is stationary the rest of the time.

[keza]

Alternatively do one line for the front and one for the back, both starting at a point you can lean over to and clip on. I prefer not to have one long line myself.
I'll be fitting one on the front of mine and then see if I need another for the back.
I would be using it for a drogue rather than an anchor, the barracuda is pretty susceptible to a breeze, so I think it will be essential.
I'll probably run mine from the saddle for the thigh braces up to the one at the left of the bow, this should keep it away from the paddle keeper bungee.

[Agent009]

Thanks gents.

Keza - what are you going to use for your "tie-off" point? Will one of the saddles work ok? And can you use a carabiner for the tie-off? This would then be un-realased and pass through the ring on the trolley. Pretty sure thats how it works.

Also, isn't the thigh brace attachment saddle more on the deck (as opposed to the side)...wouldn't have thought this saddle would be appropriate?

[keza]

I have a set length for my drogue, I think I have a metre of bungy on the end and I just clip that on to a loop in in my trolley line.
Good to have a float or a piece of noodle on the line in case you need to unclip and run and then pick it up later.

The thigh brace saddles might be a bit far in but I would still sooner add a couple more that run a single line the full length, the line seems to cut across the deck a bit.
You can see in this pic they have run the full length.

[foxx1]

I too am very interested in gaining some advice of fitting an anchor to my yak. I bought a 0.7kg anchor but am not sure if the the trolley set up is the way to go. If I were to mount a locking device towards the rear it would allow me to face forward and cast against the tide easily. Below is qapicture of my yak if anyone has any ideas, please don't say get a new yak

[andrewG]

Scotty anchor lock

[psy]

My anchor trolley system, simple but effective.
Yellow rope secured forward and midships with carabiners. D ring fitted in yellow line. Anchor line will pass through D ring and yellow rope will be pulled to forward position once boat is anchored.
Yellow rope can be moved sternward to enable anchor to be recovered from seated position on the ski.

[Ado]

Try the Wiki

http://akff.wikia.com/wiki/Ado%27s_Anchor_Trolley_for_a_Hobie_Adventure