Getting the Best From Your Anchor Cranker Every Time
If you've ever had to haul up fifty feet of chain by hand in a choppy swell, you know exactly why having a solid anchor cranker is a total game-changer for your back and your sanity. There's something uniquely exhausting about leaning over the bow, fighting the suction of the mud below, and trying to keep your balance all at once. While the world seems to be moving toward fully automated everything, those of us who still rely on a manual setup—or keep a manual backup—know that the humble crank is the unsung hero of a successful day on the water. ...