grapnel anchor

[tassjo]

Could some one explain to me what is the benefit of a grapnel anchor over other types ,what type of seabed would you use a grapnel anchor on.

I am in need of a new anchor for gravel/sand seabed,boat is 6m

thanks tass

[onearmedfisho]

you mean folding?

[tassjo]

I thought they are called grapnel anchors ,but folding will do http://bla.com.au/default/shop-online/anchoring-mooring/anchors/folding-anchors-1.html

[Sydneyfisher12]

the anchor in the link is mainly used for very small tinnys and kayaks it wont hold most boats it is a sand anchor and can be used in mud, gravel and see grass but for rocks and reef you will need a reef anchor that will bend allowing you to retreive it there are also anchors called sarca that do all because a reef anchor wont work in sand and a sand anchor wont work on reef

cheers sydneyfisher12

[tassjo]

thanks for the reply, the link was a reference , I have seen large version of this type of anchor.I have a reef anchor but lost my last sand anchor, so was looking at alternative styles and yes have looked at sarca only problem is I would need to change the bowsprit for the sarca

thanks tass

[antonywardle]

The grapnal is the one that looks like a grappling hook.

I'd guess it would do better with rocks than sand

Maybe go for a danforth. The important bit is the chain

I think the rule of thumb is that the chain should be as long as your boat as a min

cheers

antony

[Paikea]

I have always thought that a grapnel anchor is the type that has round steel bars placed through a section of pipe with the ends of the steel bars bent over. Commonly known as a reef anchor.

If you get stuck with a reef anchor you can usually get it unstuck by powering off which usually straighten one or more of the steel bars. But useless in sand or mud.

Cheers

Paikea

[Nolongeramember]

Could some one explain to me what is the benefit of a grapnel anchor over other types ,what type of seabed would you use a grapnel anchor on.

I am in need of a new anchor for gravel/sand seabed,boat is 6m

thanks tass

Hi mate. For gravel/sand nothing beats the sand anchor...

http://bla.com.au/default/shop-online/anchoring-mooring/anchors/sand/slip-ring-sand-anchor.html

[tassjo]

thanks for the replies ,I will stick with the trusty old sand anchor

[Paikea]

There are sand anchors and sand anchors, the range is wide and some are much better than others. A good length of chain helps them to dig in as does letting out plenty of rope.

I like to have the rope streaming out at a very shallow angle, especially in high current areas. Too steep an angle and no anchor will hold you. Nothing worse than burleying a spot for an hour or so, bringing fish to the boat when suddenly you find yourself drifting away as the anchor drags.

I also see guys just throwing the anchor and coils of rope overboard then wondering why they cannot hold the bottom. Let it down easy is the go.

Cheers

Paikea

[tassjo]

hi paikea

what brand sand anchor would you advise,i run 5m of 8mm chain & just change to reef via d-shackle

[Twinfisher 4.9]

I would go for the Sarca, even if you need to change your bowsprit. You will never have to change your anchor again. Best accessory I ever bought (along with the power winch). Love technology that really does make life easier and this is one!

Steve

[Nolongeramember]

hi paikea

what brand sand anchor would you advise,i run 5m of 8mm chain & just change to reef via d-shackle

I use the sand anchor like in my picture above and it works heaps good. Like Paikea said, don't just toss it over.

Lower it down.

Over reef I don't anchor at all. Drift or Minn Kota. Prevents alot of headaches.