Peter, I have a 16 ft lowe that I have a jet on and ran into this same problem. Like Coug said stepping over the middle seat and dropping and anchor while in current is dangerous at times. I went with the same setup that driftboats use, two pulleys and an anchor nest up front. Before I leave I just hang the anchor off of the front of the boat.I use the lee lock rope lock, pretty simple and easy to use.

As for anchors I use a rocking chair style anchor which for me is much lighter and easier to lift and works for my needs. My boat is flat bottomed and is pretty easy to anchor so this works for me.

Sorry no pics.

Fishy
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