Power pole anchor is an innovative system to quickly and quietly secure small (up to thirty foot) boats in shallow water (up to eight feet deep). The system has attracted many recreational boater. Fishing enthusiasts, in particular, are big supporters.
Fishing enthusiasts that use the power pole like it because it can be repetitively deployed-retracted. It needs just seconds to be deployed and more or less the same amount of time pull-in. The boat can be continuously moved to wherever fish move.
The power pole borrows from and improves the centuries-old method of mooring a boat to a pole thrust by hand to stand vertically from the water bottom. The modern power pole system improves on that technique by employing modern hydraulics to secure the pole and ensure maximum holding power. The system can confidently anchor vessels up to about 3,000 pounds in dry weight, 30 feet length and stiff winds maxing to 30 mph.
The anchor can be let-go and weighed in seconds at the push of a button. The anchor holds securely in most bottoms whether it be mud, clay, silt, sand, gravel, sea grass, and so on. Note however that for safety reasons, producers of the power pole recommend that a boat remain closely monitored when the power pole is deployed.
The anchor can be deployed-retrieved quickly and easily, literally in seconds and by pushing a button. The anchor grabs and locks securely into most bottom types such as mud, silt, sand, rock, stones, or most types of sea grasses.
The system is designed as a stern anchor. It is transom-mounted to rest just above the waterline when retracted. It can be positioned either to starboard or port. It can be used with outboard or inboard motors. When not being used, the system folds easily and remains on the transom occupying minimal space volumetrically.
The power pole operates equally well in fresh or sea water. Boat batteries are used to power the system. It requires minimal draw. The unit comes, as an option, with a remote control pad for those seeking the flexibility of one-handed push button operation. The power pole anchor is rated with sufficient holding power so as to be the main anchor. From an environmental perspective, it is eco-friendly since it creates minimum bottom disturbance.
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