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Old 05-20-2026, 07:34 AM   #7
MJC
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Originally Posted by Meredith AK View Post
1) get there early to set up; when you get there with too many boats already there, although people will help you, it can be a little nerve-wracking squeezing in or you end up in deeper water.
2) tie a fender/bumper on the shallow anchor to give folks walking in the water a heads-up so they don't step on it.
3) I find turning the pontoon away from shore, drop the bow anchor and slowly back up until it digs in works best.
4) for your stern anchor, nothing beats walking it out in the water and digging it in manually. Piece of mind that it's secure

Hope this helps.
Thanks! The tip about the fender bumper for anchor visibility is good! Hadn't thought of that.
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