bad anchors and bad anchoring

[NH_boater]

Originally Posted by Kamper

The problems you are describing don't seem to be caused by the anchor. More like rode issues and operator incomptence. Many occasional boaters don't realise that an anchor by itself is less effective without the weight of a chain or cat weight to help it bite into the bottom.

This anchor can work, maybe, but with no chain, bad technique and winds it is not likely. I agree that technique and know-how is most important. I do feel that spending $100 or $125 on a decent anchor is money well spent and will make your anchoring time much easier.

It is common to see these cheap anchors paired up with no chain, too little scope and perplexed looks when it does not hold.