anchor suggestion?

[coyotezh]

It's the time to buy an anchor for my lovely inflatable boat. Don't have the idea how heavy to go for a 10.5ft inflatable boat? any suggestions? thanks in advance.

[Yéil]

Anchor Weight Guide

BOAT SIZE ANCHOR WEIGHT
Length(ft) Weight(lbs) Bruce(lbs) Danforth*(lbs) Fortress(lbs) Plow(lbs) Yachtsman(lbs)

20-25 2,500 4.4 8-S, 5-H** 4 10 15
26-30 5,000 11 13-S, 12-H 7 15 25
31-35 10,000 11/16.5 22-S, 12-H 7/10 20 35-40
36-40 15,000 16.5 22-S, 20-H 10 25 50
41-45 20,000 22 40-S, 20-H 15 35 65
46-50 30,000 22/44 65-S, 35-H 21 45 75
51-60 50,000 44 85-S, 60-H 32 60 100

Anchor Rode Guide

BOAT SIZE ANCHOR RODE
Length (ft) Weight (lbs) Chain (dia.-inch) Nylon (dia.-inch) Length (ft)

20-25 2,500 3/16 7/16 90
26-30 5,000 1/4 7/16 135
31-35 10,000 5/16 1/2 190
36-40 15,000 3/8 9/16 225
41-45 20,000 7/16 5/8 240
46-50 30,000 1/2 11/16 315
51-60 50,000 9/16 3/4 360

*Danforth is a registered trademark. Similar-style anchors may differ significantly in
performance. **S indicates standard anchor; B indicates high-tensile anchor

You can adjust the lengths and weights according to the above scale. Google Danforth Anchors.. they'll have lots of info for you.

[lannie]

10 lb. pyramid shaped anchor would work well for rivers and lakes. They are actually easy and cheap to make using wheel weights.

[coyotezh]

my inflatable only has 10.5ft (10.5m) in length and weigh 123lb. So, according to the formula the anchor weight should be 123lb*3%=3.69lb =4lb

Is a 4lb anchor enough?

[pikergolf]

Use about a 2' bungee cord between your boat and anchor rope, very effective in keeping the anchor from being bounced loose.

[Lambo]

Wouldn't need much for a 10.5ft inflatable. I suggest adding 3' of chain above the anchor and staying away from the really pointy sharp anchors.

[Mikezilk]

I fish from a 12' sit on top kayak. I can use a 5lb anchor in the rivers. The biggest thing is where you will be anchoring. I also use a 3lb for less windy days on the lake.

Whatever anchor you buy here is a suggestion.

Attach you rope to the bottom of the anchor first, then run the rope along the chain. Attached the rope to the chain using medium duty zip ties.

This way if your anchor becomes stuck you pull real hard, break the zip ties and pull the anchor up from the bottom and keep your anchor instead of donating a small fishing structure!

[diamonddave]

Be very very carefull using that set up on the rivers. Had a very nast experience where the anchor set under a log and I had to go for a very very cold swim in tough current.....

[javlin101]

Navy Anchor is what I use with an anchor shock cord. Works a lot better in windy condtions.

[lannie]

I made these 3 anchors this afternoon from wheel weights and eye bolts.
Coleman stove, 5 gallon pail of sand and my "form". It is better to stay away from the claw type of anchor when using on the river. For safety sake you also need to be able to lose the anchor in a hurry in faster water.