Anchor security

I lost my 30 lb. pyramid lead anchor on July 4, on the Gunnison River.  It was attached to my Bo's Anchor System with a hardware store clip that closes manually.  It is like a caribiner.  The clip had reclosed by itself.  We had anchored 4 times, and it obviously came off when we anchored for some strong winds to pass.  What is the best hardware option to secure to the ring on the anchor.  The clip was still attached to the rope.  I suppose the ring on the anchor could have broken.   Suggestions?

 

Dick Knackendoffel

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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Clarke on July 8, 2010 at 8:47pm
I was with a friend in his boat on a lake a few years ago when he lost an anchor in a weed bed. The hardware store clip he had apparently got pushed open when the anchor drug through the weeds (We miraculously recovered it, by the way). Anyway, I use carabiner-type device that I bought at a fly shop in Ft. Smith, MT. It has a threaded barrel on it locks the carabiner shut. Seems foolproof so far.
Permalink Reply by Richard Alan Knackendoffel on July 9, 2010 at 10:40am
Thanks for the advice. Found a stainless steel locking clip at the hardware store that is similar to a locking caribiner. I think I know where I lost my anchor. I'll look next time I float the Gunnison.
Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on July 10, 2010 at 4:06pm
A.J. Derosa has shared his technique for attaching the anchor. I'll repeat it here so it is attached to this email and can be found when searched. Since I started using this technique I wouldn't do it any other way.

Rope goes through the anchor ring, then through a large washer, then tie a looped slip knot in the rope and pull tight. Make sure the tag end of the rope is the slip side of the knot and all is well.

The weight of the anchor is supported by the large washer, the rope knot never over tightens, and it is faster and easier to install and uninstall than a locking 'beener'. It also has the added advantage of not adding space between the anchor ring and what ever pulley or stop you have on your anchor system. That means less anchor swing.
Permalink Reply by Eric Loudenslager on November 2, 2012 at 8:51pm

This is the method I have used since A.J. described it....works great.  Keeps the anchor from swinging and detaches for traveling in my vehicle.

Permalink Reply by Mike Dearing on July 11, 2010 at 2:06pm
I use one of these. http://www.iboats.com/Quick-Link/dm/view_id.39703 Never lost an anchor or had excessive swing.

Mike
Permalink Reply by Kevin Mackey on October 31, 2012 at 5:51pm

Can you post a picture of this set up with the washer?

Thanks

Kevin

Permalink Reply by Eric Loudenslager on November 3, 2012 at 8:03am

A stopper-knot can be used, after threading the rope through the anchor eye and large fender washer.  see www.netknots.com/rope_knots/stopper-knot/ for tying a stopper-knot.  I use a loop rather than just putting the tag end through the open loop.  That way it can be easily released to remove the anchor for storage.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Shanks on November 1, 2012 at 6:42am

I use a bowline knot directly to the anchor for all my boats (drift, sail, power).  I've never had one fail, and they are fairly easy to learn, easy to untie, and don't come undone if tied properly.  Pretty tough to beat a knot that has been used for hundreds (maybe thousands) of years - no need to reinvent the wheel.  The rope will break before the knot comes loose, so check your rope each year for weak spots or frays.

Permalink Reply by Paul Price on November 11, 2012 at 5:56pm

Hello Ronald and Richard-  I'm Paul Price, a new member here but I've had my boat for 20 years and I totally agree with you Ronald.  I can't count how many anchors I've lost because of faulty hardware.  Indeed, a bowline knot will not fail you.  I also would recommend a tennis ball that the rope runs through to keep the aluminum hardware of the anchor system from cutting the rope.

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on November 11, 2012 at 7:06pm

Paul, do you have a picture you can share?

Rick Newman

Permalink Reply by Paul Price on November 12, 2012 at 10:56pm

Here is a picture of my anchor.  It's simple, easy to tie-Over, under, around and through and doesn't cost anything.   I've learned not to get too attached to any particular anchor.  I've also used some chain but then you have to use hardware to attach it to the anchor.  I've lost fewer anchors since I put in the Power winch which assists me in pulling up that 35 lb. anchor all day long.  Being able to keep constant torque on the anchor line as it's being pulled up has enabled me to free hung up anchors that otherwise I would have lost.

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on November 14, 2012 at 7:23am

Paul, thanks for the picture.

Rick Newman

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