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blackNyellow787

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I've recently been in the market for a new anchor for my skis. I've read through a handful of threads on here and pwctoday, most being several years old so I decided id start a new one in hopes of gathering info on newer options that are available day.

From what I've gathered, there are specific ones for sand bottoms, rock bottoms, heavy current etc..just trying to get a little more info and figure out what's working for people and what's not




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There is an Australian company that makes a variety of light weight anchors for personal water craft and small boats. I have one for my Speedster 200 and have had no issues with it what so ever. Thoroughly recommend them, especially the holding power for the light weight. http://cooperanchors.com.au/
 
I view anchoring in two distinct ways: at the island on a day trip when we are swimming and lounging on the beach with the ski in sight; and overnight anchoring at the house.

I agree with Chakane 100% about the Cooper Anchor. The big one weighs 1 kg - 2.2 pounds. It is more suited for a sandy type bottom. They recommend a 4:1 scope with a chain, or 7:1 without chain. I equipped mine with 50feet of 3/8 in nylon. I like it because it is so light that it doesn't bang around under the hood when riding the waves of the Lower Potomac River. Plus, I hated filling the sand anchor. I'm adding a 3 foot section of chain to mine this weekend. Sort of an overkill safety factor, but now I can anchor in 12 feet of water and feel secure.

When I put my ski in the water, it stays in all weekend long. I anchor it over night in a small cove, but it is right on the main channel of the Potomac. The river is VERY BIG where we go. A 2-3 foot chop with whitecaps and 20+ mph wind is not out of the question. For this application, I have a Danforth style anchore with 100 feet of line and a 6 foot section of 1/2 inch chain. The anchor is a big one that is designed to hold a 45+ foot boat. I figure it's got enough azz to hold my 825 pound ski. I worked my way up to this set up because a couple of times, I've awoken to my ski washed up on the beach! Obviously, I don't carry this set up with me in the ski. We set the anchor and I have a small buoy attached to the clip end that I attach to the bow eye. To prevent swinging, especially with a change in wind or tide, I use the Cooper Anchor, attached to the tow hook. I truly think that I can ride out at anchor most any storm.

Jaybeaux

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I'm just going to expand a little on what Coastie Joe said. In a PWC, with limited storage you really only have a couple of choices and it depends on what kind of bottom your lake has. If it's a sandy or muddy bottom use a bag filled with ballast. If it's a rocky bottom use a folding danforth anchor.

Lou
 
Guys thanks for the responses, a lot of good info.

I ride rivers mainly and they are sandy-muddy bottoms. So it sounds like the bag type is what I'm after..

What are some good ones that people recommend? It would be nice to have the floating buoy as well


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I'm definetly going to consider those Australian made lightweight cooper anchors as well, when I take trips to lakes or different spots it would be nice to have another style anchor just in case the bag type doesn't hold or something


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I've got family members who use screw in anchors. Quite literally, a couple are using the screw-in anchor used for dogs. Just secure a line to it with a small buoy. This is used near shore in shallow/sheltered water for securing the PWC overnight, and a little more permanent. Even used this setup for small boats.
 
Here's what I use. Works in mud/silt and down the river a the other ramp it's all rock and it works like a champ. $6 at your local Home Depot. I screw it in before I back down the ramp and let my rope float. I don't travel with it. When I'm down the shore I just pull on to the beach.


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I go to the thrift store and buy the heaviest open-top canvas-type tote bag I can find, usually $3 or $4. Got one of those yellow rubber floats that Overton's sells with some rope, makes a good rock bag. Plenty around where I ride. I approximately replace 'em when I'm done :)

I like to tie out rather than beach.

I actually carry two, so I can tie both ends if needed for overnite or whatever.

 
So I've decided to try a couple different styles, I'm gonna purchase the rope and buoy marker online and then go to a pet store and find the screw in stake dealio first.

Then for the sand pits where my friends and I chill a lot (no current or wake) I'm gonna purchase the bag type that can be filled with sand or rocks. Something similar like in the pic below...

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That should work. I have recently discovered one called COOPER ANCHOR. It is around 60 bucks. But it is a nylon material and won't hurl your ski bouncing around in the storage compartment. I'm doing research on it, but so far nothing bad to report.


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Coastiejoe, I did see those from my research, and ya I couldn't find any bad on it ether.
I figured sense I could get the 2 different style anchors I mentioned above for about 20 bucks less that I would go that route first. I would like to try the cooper in the near future though





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Financially, you are correct. The ONLY thing I can add that is any kind of a negative is, I am certain the Cooper design will work MUCH better with some chain on the front of it. The key to the design is to keep the eye down, not get lifted up. This is where the chain would come in. And to that, the eye needs to be drilled out a very small amount for the average clevis. It is something I may look around for at a lower price...
 
That's a great point, I think the biggest thing they have going for them is the fact that it's lightweight, durable, won't rust, and the fact that it manages to dig itself in after it settles for 20-30 seconds like they show on their website


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Just so you know, you're gonna get smoked at the pet store for the same exact screw in anchor as you can get at home depot. At pet smart they're like $15 and up by looking at petsmart.com (dog tie out) is what I searched. They're $5.98 at HD. I believe they're by the rope, chain, and cable. I have the chrome one and it barely had rust on it and had been submerged numerous times. Obviously the screw will rust a little but once threaded into the soil it will clean off.

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I decided to try the local menards that is about 10 mins from my house compared to 25 mins to the closest Home Depot and I'm glad I did, I got 2 for $5.97 :)
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I STRONGLY recommend NOT driving like that.. I simply can't imagine the damage that will be done if the air bag deploys....

Nice snag. Only concern I would have is storing them on the ski. I would have them wrapped in towels to protect the storage area.
 
Coastiejoe ya that could get ugly quick lol

I'm gonna get creative with mounting and post pics when I figure out the best way. I'm gonna take some old leather material and stitch up a carry case for the stake, rope and float. Mounting is what I'm not 100% sure on yet


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blackNyellow787 said:
Coastiejoe ya that could get ugly quick lol

I'm gonna get creative with mounting and post pics when I figure out the best way. I'm gonna take some old leather material and stitch up a carry case for the stake, rope and float. Mounting is what I'm not 100% sure on yet


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I agree on all accounts within your post... LOL
 
blackNyellow787 said:
I decided to try the local menards that is about 10 mins from my house compared to 25 mins to the closest Home Depot and I'm glad I did, I got 2 for $5.97 :)
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I use that kind, its all that works here in surf, but, where that swivel is, i cut all that off, tie your rope in the triangle looking handle, then take a hammer and smash the gap (space ) in the triangle part -- closed , this way, you can screw in a little deeper, and i broke off 2 different swivel pieces before i came up with this way ... it takes a constant pounding, anchored for hrs sometimes
 
You are right in that the Cooper Anchor will work better with chain, but only to set it self quicker. The design self rights in the sea/river bed and then the harder you pull on it, the deeper it sets itself. With no hinge like a lot of sand anchors, it's not limited by the angle of the hinge.
 
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