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DIY Kayak Anchor Reel From a Cutting Board (Sidewinder Style)
I convert a cheap poly cutting board into a kayak anchor reel, similar to the YakAttack Sidewinder, and show two ways to mount it.
What’s in this video
Anchor line gets messy on a kayak fast. In this video I take a simple poly cutting board from Walmart or Amazon and turn it into a functional anchor reel for managing line. The design is similar to the YakAttack Sidewinder.
I show two ways to mount it. The first is a quick release design. The second is a track mounting design that uses affordable hardware: 1/4″ toilet bolts and 1/4″ knobs. A large carabiner and a folding anchor round out the supply list.
Quick takeaways
- A cheap poly cutting board is the base of the reel.
- There are two mounting options: quick release or track mount.
- For the track mount, 1/4" toilet bolts and 1/4" knobs keep the hardware cost down.
Gear from this video
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