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Shackle Strength
Customers are highly satisfied with the shackle strength of the anchor, describing it as solid, reliable, and sturdy. The galvanized shackle is a notable feature that instills confidence in its ability to hold firmly even in adverse conditions. Some customers have used it in strong winds and currents without any issues.
Design For Traction
Customers are highly satisfied with the design for traction of the anchor, praising its efficient gripping onto riverbeds or lake bottoms, ensuring a firm hold and minimized drift. The mushroom shape is particularly effective in sandy and muddy conditions, making it a reliable and cost-effective solution for securing watercraft.
Coating Quality
Customers are highly satisfied with the coating quality of the anchor, praising its thickness, durability, and resistance to corrosion. The coating helps protect against scratches and damage during use and transport, making it a valuable investment for boat owners.
Anchor Weight
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the weight of this anchor, with many stating that it exceeded their expectations in terms of holding power and stability for various types of boats, including pontoons, jon boats, kayaks, and rowboats. Some customers have purchased heavier versions for larger boats or as counterweights, while others appreciate its lightweight design for smaller boats. The anchor's secure clasp and smooth design are also noted positively.
Highlights
Quality
The sturdy construction instills confidence in its reliability, ensuring that it holds firmly even in adverse conditions.
This anchor is sturdy and well made.
It is very rust resistant it being vinyl coated and the neck is galvanized.
This anchor comes with hardware to connect it to a marine grade rope with little chance of it coming undone.
Price
For the price, i highly recommend and it is from a great company.
For those on a budget, this option offers excellent value.
99, there was a discount that further brought the price down.
That being said, the price is good at about $20-27 for the 8 lbs version.
Shipping
Unfortunately, it arrived after we wrapped up our boating season, so i haven't had a chance to test it on water yet.
My only real regret is that i did not get this sooner.
Packaging/appearance
With some improvements in packaging and an enhanced protective coating, it could easily earn a perfect score.
I did not like the fact that right out of the box the vinyl coating was scraped off in 2 places (coating looks very thin) as yo... Read More
Competitiveness
The base of the anchor is a bit wider than my other 30lb anchor (different brand) but it should give a great bite in sand and mud.
This anchor is better than the small, "danforth" which i was using this "river" anchor doesn't get hung-up and also doesn't sca... Read More
Overview
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 25.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 203 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 18 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I imagine it also would work equally well on any craft under the same weight
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The coating feels pretty thick and expect it to last a long while
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The equivalent at the boat and fishing stores is more expensive and doesnt come with a shackle
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have an anchor but in a tight space i often find myself bumping into the metal casting and cutting myself
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This might not be as useful on soft sandy bottoms
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not as fit for larger vessels ocean bound but it could work
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