I am planing on gathering all the appropriate paraphernalia to equip a 16' rental rig (open style V-hull) on a reservoir here. Their rigs comprise a boat, motor, gas can & life jackets - period! One item needed is obviously an anchor, which I have. What I need now is something that I can stow my anchor rope on - large enough to handle 100' of 3/8" nylon rope, yet being least bulky and easily transported from boat to boat.

I've tried an 8" plastic spool I had kicking around the house, but that only held about 60 yards of the rope. Probably need a spool about 12" - 15" in diameter? Not even sure where to get such a thing. And you folks may have a simpler/different suggestion for me? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

I'm tired of my anchor ropes getting tangled, too! I haven't done it yet but I was thinking about just using an empty gallon ice cream bucket and just winding the rope into it. Should be easy and quick to do when pulling the ancor up and keep it tangle free.

5 gal bucket,it'll hold your line and anchor plus a few other things if need be,best of all it has a handle to carry it all with.

5 gallon bucket with a lid. Most Walmarts carry them or see your local grocery store. Meat department gets lots of stuff in buckets they just throw out.

IMHO, I've used a bucket and it doesn't let the line dry and it gets moldy.

I found a net bag with a draw-string works best, just hang the bag up some place in the garage to let air circulate to dry the line. Also, the bag and line is pliable and can be stuffed up under a seat, and yes you can set on it when the line is dry

We used canvas bags at work to store safety lines, rigging lines, etc. and they always worked well.

Just had another thought, I've also used orange plastic power cord winders to store kite line on. The winder is the flat type that kind of looks like an H, they will also allow air to circulate around the line for drying. Don't get the round reel type they also hold water. You can find the power cord winders at the home centers. But I highly recommend the net bags.

IMHO, I've used a bucket and it doesn't let the line dry and it gets moldy.

I found a net bag with a draw-string works best, just hang the bag up some place in the garage to let air circulate to dry the line. Also, the bag and line is pliable and can be stuffed up under a seat, and yes you can set on it when the line is dry

We used canvas bags at work to store safety lines, rigging lines, etc. and they always worked well.

I agree. I just stored my anchor and line in the bucket and leave the bucket open for a few days and let it dry. A little added work but it's what works for me.

I use nylon rope. Not worried about it rotting.

Milk crate.

A rental boat that doesn't include an anchor and rope is riciculous.

Last time I rented a Jon boat it had what I think was a two pound blue plastic coffee jug filled with concrete with a roting yellow plastic rope, it was the least effective anchor I've ever seen.

Nylon line - mesh bag with a draw string top -

Feed the bitter end of the line into the bag first and the rest on top.

Open the bag a bit and the line comes out as you need it.

When done simply feed the line back into the bag.

Line will dry just fine in the mesh bag.

A-Jay

Thanks guys! Great suggestions. These rentals don't do anchors because the res is loaded with old stumps and rocks. It eats anchors for breakfast! Would cost the gates way too much to keep them supplied. I've been using a slip ring anchor for the last 12 years and still have it. Why they don't invest in them is a puzzle - I've mentioned it many times. The one thing with a slip ring anchor though, is that you have to know how to use it - and run the half circle (180*) to one side of where you're hung up. Frees up the anchor every time.

Thanks guys! Great suggestions. These rentals don't do anchors because the res is loaded with old stumps and rocks. It eats anchors for breakfast! Would cost the gates way too much to keep them supplied. I've been using a slip ring anchor for the last 12 years and still have it. Why they don't invest in them is a puzzle - I've mentioned it many times. The one thing with a slip ring anchor though, is that you have to know how to use it - and run the half circle (180*) to one side of where you're hung up. Frees up the anchor every time.

X2

I used a slip-ring anchor on a larger boat I had at one time and loved it, I also had a danforth on the same boat as a second anchor and fought it many times.

I like the idea of the 5 gallon bucket. If I was worried about the idea of the anchor line not drying, I'd drill a few holes in the bottom of the bucket.

I like the idea of the 5 gallon bucket. If I was worried about the idea of the anchor line not drying, I'd drill a few holes in the bottom of the bucket.

Yes, the holes could work nicely if they are large and there are many of them. I found a 5 gal bucket bulky and ate up valuable space on a boat, it did however allow me to carry both the line and the mushroom anchor in the same container.

Milk crate.

X2. No mold.

I use these to store the line in my boat. they take up much less room than a bucket and the rope never tangles.