Drift sock :opinions

[Reckless]

 Anyone ever use one? If so do they work? How far from the boat do they have to be? I could just picture another boat running over it. Thats another subject. Do they work in shallower water like 9-10 feet? Thanks 

[Luna Sea 5]

they are the best think if fast current.  Loop around your cleat and throw overboard... Can be used in any dept as long as the water is deep enough for the sock to open.  Make sure you get the correct size for your boat.

[Treebeard]

They work great for slowing your drift, and also can be useful to help keep the boat at a desired angle while drifting.. They should be kept close to the boat, only a few feet out..just far enough to keep it submerged. So, no danger of other boats hitting it unless they're way too close.. Also, try to make sure the line is short enough so that it can not reach the motors in case to forget to pick it up (ask me how I know that ) They are also useful from a safety standpoint (aka sea anchor) as one deployed off a bow cleat will keep your bow into the seas in a bad weather/power loss emergancy

[Luna Sea 5]

put it on your side cleat for a nice side drift

[Still Running]

Tie it to a bow cleat also to slow a troll. Can even use one on each side of the bow if you heavy wind to the rear for trolling.

Mark
How do you know that, Read it somewhere?

[PeggyLee]

Tie off to the beam cleat, to slow your drift but keep the vessel safe. If the boat is drifting in a heavy beaming sea I would  NOT want to use this sock. At times,You can run it off the stern as I found to be good on our 23 Steiger.Let the sea conditions and safety be your guide.