Stump Bumper
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I know this topic has been covered many times, but I just wanted to share my idea/build. I plan to used 3m 5200 instead of PVC cement so that it will hold up to some brackish/salt water use. I will also be using some 1/2" stainless steel screws to secure the dowel rods inside the pvc piping and cover the penetration and screw with 5200. As far as the spear end of the anchor, I plan to completely cover the pvc/dowel rod with 5200 (possibly multiple coats) then sand it to a smooth surface with a tapered end. I will also cover all exposed dowel rods inside the fittings with 5200. Once constructed, I will be able to use the T handle with the 4"pvc, 6" pvc and female fitting with either the 6' section alone or the 6' plus the 3'-6" section for deeper water. I'm making two so that I will not pivot or spin in the current. I plan to install two 6" cleats, one at the front of the boat and one at the back. Then using the 2" welded O ring and some rope looped thru the middle of the cleat, I can slide the anchor down inside the O ring and the boat will bob freely. The 1" pvc pipe hangers will be mounted to the side wall of my boat above or below my rod hoders. I will probably keep the 3'-6" sections in my storage box. Please let me know if any of you see any future (or instant) problems I may run into.