Looking for anchor trolley recommendations

[brianisoutside]

I am looking into putting an anchor trolley on my Hobie Outback. What brand / model should I look at?


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[Oldbayrunner]

YakAttak anchor trolley is a really good option

[ronaultmtd]

Plus 1 on Yakattack trolley...it is what I have on mine

[brianisoutside]

Ok thanks guys


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[nhunter344]

Plus 2 one the yakattack trolley. I went with the HD version for a few more line guides and backing plates. If you go with the yakattack version, the line they supply tightens over time, so leave a little extra on the ends.

When installing, try to get the ends of the trolley as far fore and aft as you can get them. It does make a difference.

[ComeOnFish]

I use my own system because I also use the ropes on the trolley as grab lines and tow ropes. To me a simpler one is more practical in general in life.

On each side of a kayak, I install two stainless deck loops, using 4 large stainless washers and 4 machine bolts and 4 nylon threaded nuts.
Then I put a single starter rope through the deck loops. connect the the rope ends using bowline knots (bowline knot on each end).
I connect the anchor line snap link to the bowline knot.

Using the friction, I can place the anchor line snap link at any spot between two deck loops.
Bow line knot is the easiest knot to undo when I need a tow rope.

I use the starter rope because the starter rope is so hard that even a sharp hook can't penetrate.

I buy stainless bolts, washer, and nylon thread nuts from Lowes.

I give enough slack to the rope so the middle of the rope (both upper and lower lines) hanging below the water line. The starter rope shrinks eventually under the sun. So my bowline knot loops are big to adjust the length of the rope in the future. On the video the anchor line is too short (too tight)

Starter Rope:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Deck Loop
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


You can see my anchor system at 42 -50 second:

Joe

[ComeOnFish]

At 0-10 seconds on the video, you can see the loosely hanging anchor rope:

To me, the grab line is one of the most important safety features for yakers. I don't mean grab line as I grab it with a hand. I had hooked the grab line with my elbow so I could use both hands to cut the braided lines or untangling fishing lines while in the water.

Joe