03-09-2010, 07:27 PM
Quote: Hey i go to a lake that is close to a beach in California it always seems to be windy ALL the time i want a steady drift.
I took it as he was not looking for an anchor at all, but rather a free ride....a sail, a wind sock. The idea is totally doable for stillwater.
Again, I know several that USE windsocks for the drift.
I don't think a heavy Battery and motor are an answer or an option for this young man. That and the fact he is 12 years old.
And for the Chain and Rock anchor...key word ANCHOR, they are great...best out there in my opinion, specially from a small vessel.
The only damage I can see from either is in moving water/river where they are being dragged. But again, Blow out can do some major damage too.
BUT, they SLOW YOU DOWN...again, he is lookin for something to help him move without kicking all day.
In answer to the original question...I think a windsock is a thought worth trying. Try a home made version to save the pennys first.
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I took it as he was not looking for an anchor at all, but rather a free ride....a sail, a wind sock. The idea is totally doable for stillwater.
Again, I know several that USE windsocks for the drift.
I don't think a heavy Battery and motor are an answer or an option for this young man. That and the fact he is 12 years old.
And for the Chain and Rock anchor...key word ANCHOR, they are great...best out there in my opinion, specially from a small vessel.
The only damage I can see from either is in moving water/river where they are being dragged. But again, Blow out can do some major damage too.
BUT, they SLOW YOU DOWN...again, he is lookin for something to help him move without kicking all day.
In answer to the original question...I think a windsock is a thought worth trying. Try a home made version to save the pennys first.
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