Boat Anchors

Finding the Right Anchor for Your Boat

The anchor for your boat is an essential piece of equipment when you are out on the water, whether you want to keep the boat in a favorite fishing spot or steady it during rough weather. You can choose from a variety of new and used boat anchors on eBay.

Each type of boat anchor is designed for certain sizes of watercraft and bottom conditions. Some of the types of boat anchors available include the following:

• Fluke: Fluke anchors are the most common type of boat anchor used for smaller boats. These lightweight boat anchors fold for easy storage and perform well in sand and mud.
• Plow or scoop: Plow anchors offer the flexibility of holding in a variety of sediment types but offer top performance in mud, sand and grass. The anchor is designed to reset when the current changes.
• Slip ring: Slip ring anchors are modified fluke anchors that are designed for easy retrieval when stuck. These anchors work in most bottom conditions.
• Folding grapnel: The folding grapnel anchor is designed for inland use in areas that are protected from moderate and high currents. These lightweight boat anchors work for smaller watercraft, such as inflatables, kayaks, and canoes.
• Pole: Pole anchors come in various lengths and are used for shallow water. The anchor can be attached to the stern or bow of your boat.

There are five factors to consider when deciding on an anchor for sale on eBay.

• Boat size: The length and weight of your boat should be within the working range of the anchor.
• Holding capacity: The holding capacity describes how much weight the anchor can hold as a multiplier of the anchor weight. Some lightweight anchors can secure a boat up to 200 times the anchor weight.
• Typical conditions: The holding capacity of boat anchors is affected by bottom conditions, such as rocks, clay, or shale, as well as weather patterns, such as high winds and undercurrents.
• Materials: The selection of boat anchors for sale on eBay includes galvanized steel as well as stainless steel and lightweight aluminum.
• Storage: The new and used boat anchors for sale on eBay have different storage options, such as compact designs that fit anywhere on the boat, anchors that fold up, and anchors that are stowed inside the hull.

If you need parts for your boat anchor, the eBay catalog has a large selection to find what you need, such as

• Anchor swivels
• Ropes and chains
• Anchor brakes
• Bow rollers