What is an anchor spike?

The Spike is a, one-piece, vibration resistant anchor for use in concrete block or stone. Several head styles, including tamperproof versions, and anchor materials are available. The Spike anchor is formed with an “s” shaped configuration at the working end of the anchor to create an expansion mechanism.

What size box anchor do I need for a 25 foot boat?

Holding power is formulated based on environmental factors, like wind speed. As a general rule, a holding power of 90 pounds is sufficient for safely anchoring a 20′ boat in winds up to 20 mph. For the same wind speed a holding power of 125 pounds is adequate for a 25′ boat.

How do you install a spike anchor?

Be sure the anchor is driven to the required embedment depth. Blow the hole clean of dust and other material. Place the anchor in the hole and align the Tie-Wire Spike head in the same direction as the pipe work. Drive the anchor into the hole until head is seated against the surface of the base material.

What is an anchor buddy?

Anchor Buddy takes the shock out of your anchor line and makes it much easier to anchor offshore. Simply drop anchor about 30′ out and proceed to shore; Anchor Buddy stretches, while your anchor stays set. As you pay out your bow line, Anchor Buddy retracts, anchoring your boat safely offshore.

What is a sand anchor?

The Sand Anchor’s helix design provides a firm footing for anchoring your boat to the shore. Simply screw the Sand Anchor into the ground and attach your mooring line. Offers superior holding power to sand spikes and slide hammers.

What is a fluke anchor?

The fluke-style anchor (commonly referred to as Danforth) is similar to the plow style but is more lightweight. It is also good for most pleasure craft and gets its holding power from its pointed flukes digging into bottom sediments. Danforth is a registered trademark of Tie Down Engineering, Inc.

Why do you need a chain on an anchor?

Benefits: -Chain allows the anchor to set faster and more reliably by creating a downward pull on the anchor handle (also referred to as the shank). -Helps the rode to lie horizontally once set, rather than be pulled upward and loosen the anchor.

What are strike anchors or?

Strike Anchors are designed for anchoring into concrete. Insert the Strike Anchor into a pre-drilled hole in the concrete. Set the anchor by striking the nail into the anchor. The nail expands the Strike Anchor in the concrete. USES.

What is the slide anchor Shore Spike for?

The Slide Anchor Shore Spike will give you more retaining power that you could ever possibly need while being onshore. There isn’t much else that could give you greater peace of mind while you are on the water, realizing that your boat is secure, and that’s what the Shore Spike is there for.

What is a Shore Spike on a boat?

The Slide Anchor Shore Spike is designed to be used in shallow water as well as on the shore. The top is open for air, water, and debris to pass freely through the handle allowing easy operation underwater. A top ring is provided for a buoy to mark the location of your Spike for other boaters and foot traffic.

What is a slide anchor box anchor?

The Slide Anchor Box Anchor is an offshore boat anchor, which is nothing less than a work of marine engineering art. The product brings your boat’s anchoring to a completely new level, while allowing more control over the boat in any situation.

How do you remove a Shore Spike from the shore?

Retrieval is just as easy: just tap the tubular handle upward to free the Spike from the shoreline. The Slide Anchor Shore Spike is designed to be used in shallow water as well as on the shore. The top is open for air, water, and debris to pass freely through the handle allowing easy operation underwater.