the gripper?

[free jonboat]

theres some black plastic thing installed on the side of my boat called the gripper. it has prongs going up and down alternating. what the heck is this thing?

 

[Waterwings]

:?: Got any pics?

 

[Waterwings]

:!: Just dawned on me what it might be! ......................for anchor line, if that's the thing your talking about

https://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_854____SearchResults

 

[albright1695]

Thats probably what it is.Just weave the rope through the prongs and they hold it tight.Simple as that.

 

[Brine]

Also creates a place for folks to tie off their bait bucket or bounty in the absense of a livewell.

 

[Waterwings]

I'm not real keen on drilling further holes in my rig, but how well does the Gripper work? I have one cleat I've installed on the gunwale near the front pedastal, which I use for tying-off the anchor line, but it does get to be a pain sometimes. The Gripper seems like it would be much quicker.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I like them.
It's easy for my nephew too secure the anchor line.

 

[njTom]

I have one on each side of my bow and they work well. I especially like them for quick tying off at the boat ramp since I fish by myself. I also use them for tying off the anchor ( I only have the 8lb mushroom anchor) Not sure how the plastic grabbers would hold for heavier anchors though.

 

[free jonboat]

yea i clicked that link and its the same in my boat. i have beel using it to tie off my anchor line but i didnt know if that is what is made for. works great for smaller rope

 

[danmyersmn]

I have 8 of them on my boat. They work great. I am switching to the metal ones when I finish painting. I have 2 that have broken with time. They will hold a 15lb anchor in a current as well as a 48" drift sock holding back the boat in a 15 mph wind.