Anchoring the boat is one of the most intimidating skills to learn for a boat operator. Securing a heavy boat with a rope, chain and anchor in strong current, heavy wind, and crushing waves presents ...

To the uninitiated, anchoring a boat is a pretty straightforward task. You drop the anchor over the side, and bam, you are anchored. How much more could there be to it? Contrary to popular belief, ...

It’s strong, with very sharp flukes that dig into sand. Aluminum/magnesium construction means it’ll never rust. Four flukes allow good bottom penetration. The flukes fold up, allowing the anchor to ...

If you primarily use your boat at a lake, you might find that the anchor that came with your boat isn’t suitable for the type of bottom you encounter in most spots. You can use a lightweight anchor on ...

Choosing the right boat anchor is far from straightforward. There are temporary anchors, overnight anchors and numerous different designs to suit particular conditions. We’ve been looking into the ...