Recent content by Daniel Sullivan

I can find a spot at whatever depth I like. Its a big lake, but there are several protected bays. So depending on wind direction, I'll pick the best bay from there - probably 5-10 feet in depth. the boats draft is over 3 feet. Bottom is sandy with weeds for the most part.

this is good idea, but on our lake, we can't anchor on to the shore for overnights. have to be floating freely in order to camp. thanks!

Geez, tough crowd, I'm still here - Was traveling for work yesterday. First post, didn't realize how responsive the community is. Appreciate everyone's feedback.

Yeah this is just for an inland lake in MN, but I have thought about the anchor slipping. We can usually find pretty shallow anchor spots where scope isn't an issue -- our rode is mostly rope with only about 8 feet of chain which is how previous owner set it up. I think I will set a second...

I'm still here! Had to travel for work this week. All the feedback has been super helpful. Appreciate the community here.

This is a good idea, I think I will try it.

Thanks for the response. One of the batteries is new this winter, and the other three are new within the last few years.

Hi there - we are on our third season with our 2000 Sundancer 290. Its been a great first boat for us. One thing we haven't done yet, is spend the night on it at anchor/camping. The boat has four batteries (two for the engines, two for house power), but there is no generator on the boat...