The Eternal Coin
04.06.2021 7:15:41
X-Large Box Anchor: House boats, cruisers longer than 32' [links]
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X-Large Box Anchor: House boats, cruisers longer than 32' [links]
Rolls over and quickly resets in wind or current change
Uses no chain, and 1/2 the line of a traditional anchor
Small Box Anchor: Offshore / Sport 18' to 30', cabin cruiser to 24' [links]
Unlike many anchors, The Grappler is composed of lightweight aluminum, making it light enough to throw but durable enough to withstand even the toughest marine conditions. The carbon content of our aluminum is much lower than steel’s, which means you don’t need to worry about your anchor rusting. [links]
Our custom coating, available in an assortment of colors, provides an added layer of protection for your Grappler. The ability to add personalized stenciling makes your anchor as unique as your boat.
Unlike other companies in the marine industry, we keep lead out of our products. This is part of our commitment to keeping the environment and boaters safe.
The Grappler’s bottom trip gives you the ability to employ multiple rigging techniques. Fasten your chain with shackle to the bottom trip, and run the chain up the side of the anchor, zip-tying it to the top-loop. Should your anchor get stuck, simply apply force, snapping the zip-tie and releasing your anchor from the bottom. [links]
It’s what defines The Grappler. The bendable tines, made of high quality aluminum alloy, provide superior holding power, matched with the unique flexibility to release your anchor from its stuck position. Whether above a reef, oyster bed, rocky bottom, or any other tangled surface, simply apply enough force and your Grappler anchor will release from its fixed position. Once you hoist the Grappler on to your boat it’s easy to bend the tines back to their original position.
Here in the hinterlands, the locals use a "grappeling" style anchor fabricated out of 3/8th thick rebar. kind of like a treble hook only with 4 shanks.
Do those work for larger boats as well (25'+)? more
Re: What anchor do i need to use for rock bottoms? here
Re: What anchor do i need to use for rock bottoms?
Ive tried the guardian style and a semi mushroom type anchor and neither of them do anything but drag across the bottom.
We went out in the 14 ft lone star the other day with some wind and we could not even get an anchor to stick for that boat. [links]
When choosing an anchor for a rocky bottom you shouldn’t think too much about its size,, instead focus on the holding power. Holding power is usually a combination of size, weight, and other factors. more
The tricky thing when choosing an anchor by it’s holding power is that you have to take into consideration not only the weight or length of your boat, but the weather conditions as well.
A smaller anchor has better chances to grab onto things. But if the anchor is too small it might not have enough holding power. more
Admiral: The classic anchor. It has a grat holding power but due to its shape it can be dangerous in shallow waters. Overall it performs well in most types of bottoms. more