Shallow water anchor for a fishing boat

摘要

A shallow-water anchor comprises a parallelogram design which is relatively low cost to manufacture. It is electrically powered, eliminating cumbersome hydraulic components. The anchor moves down and out of the way when in operation. Two such anchors can be installed at an angle such that their outer ends and vertical rods are far apart to provide maximal holding power to prevent the boat from weather-vaning. Its electrical power source is located on top of the boat and is never under water, making the installation of the anchor very easy.

主权项

1. A shallow-water anchor configured to be mounted to a substantially vertical exterior surface of a boat, the anchor comprising:
parallelogram beam comprising:
a primary beam;a secondary beam parallel to the primary beam;a first connecting arm; anda second connecting arm parallel to the first connecting arm, the primary beam, the secondary beam, the first connecting arm, and the second connecting arm coupled together to form a parallelogram; a mounting base rigidly affixed to the first connecting arm so that the first connecting arm remains in a vertical position, the mounting base configured to be mounted to a substantially vertical exterior surface of a boat; a vertical rod joined to the primary beam and the second connecting arm, so that the rod remains in a vertical position; an electrical geared motor configured to be mounted on top of the boat; a gear affixed to the main beam; and a flexible shaft operatively coupling the motor to the gear.