Cabela's Dipped Anchors

I came into possession of a 17' sunbird boat and did not have an anchor. While at Cabelas, I purchased a 20# navy style dipped anchor that was said to be rated for boats up to 24' in length. I added 4' of anchor chain and a 100' length of anchor line. I boat almost exclusively on the Ohio River in Western Pennsylvania. After I got home I decided to go online and read about various anchor types.... this syle of anchor is generally not recommended on the websites that I have read due to the fact that the reviews say that it needs to rely on sheer weight to work. Well, After using this anchor for a couple of weeks in water depths from 10 to 38 feet on the Ohio river, I can tell you, with certainty, that this anchor WORKS. Once it hits bottom, it digs in and the boat comes to a stop and does not move. My boat will not move even when waves from passing barges hit. I have not had the the anchor break away from its hold yet. I found retrieval of the anchor to be easiest by pulling the boat forward past the position of the anchor and then pulling it up. I am very satisfied with my purchase, and I have to recommend this style of anchor despite what research has showed me online. I understand that not all styles of anchor will work for all bodies of water and all boats.... but this style does work for me.

I have a 20 lb. navy anchor for a 165 Alumacraft and it works fine. I've used the anchor for two years and the dipping is holding up just fine.

Works like an anchor should... Holds my Pontoon boat in place in the wind..