Best Anchor For Inflatable

MALDONADO

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Hi there. I?m new on the boating world.

I need your help in order to know what?s the best anchor for a 9? dinguie.

I?ve heard danfort type anchors are not the best choice since they can damage the hull.

Thanks.
 

jeffnick

Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Re: Best Anchor For Inflatable

I like this one; no moving parts. $10 for the 2.2 pounder.
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http://www.boatersland.com/lewclaw.html
 

modernrocketry

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Re: Best Anchor For Inflatable

I generally like a claw type also.
But I routinely anchor is shallow spots with very sandy bottoms and have had claw and danforth's drag.

I got a box anchor from West Marine. It collapses to be somewhat flat so that it is easy to store. Once set, it doesn't move.

However, I would be reluctant to use it on a rocky bottom -- I'd be afraid it getting stuck.
 

azlakes

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Re: Best Anchor For Inflatable

... we use a vinyl coated mushroom style, bout 6lbs i think. so far so good.
 

Capt Ron

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Re: Best Anchor For Inflatable

I have a 10# mushroom for my 9' Avon.
 
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