When a conventional anchor becomes stuck to an underwater obstruction such as rocks, tree stumps, vegetation, debris or reef structures, boaters typically try circling the boat over the anchor. Sometimes with luck, this works.
Other times, the anchor doesn't come free and instead just pulls the obstacle up to the boat. Now the boater has to pull the debris aboard and free it up resulting in a waste of time and more than likely a mess on the boat.
Conventional anchors can cause quite substantial damage to coral reefs especially if retrieved by force. What is needed is an anchor that easily dislodges itself from debris and can be retrieved clean and with minimal damage to reefs. That is where Hunter's exclusive range of anchors come in. Each is equipped with a pivoting sleeve that freely slides up the shank of the anchor, so that the anchor can be pulled out of the debris backwards.
Directions for retrieval:
- Steer the boat to a point directly over the anchor
- The slide sleeve rotates and slides toward the head of the anchor
- The anchor is then safely retrieved clean with no damage to the sea floor, or itself.
* The Plow Anchor has an angled pivot sleeve so that it will spin and seat itself correctly in your anchor chock holder or pulpit.
The Plow is a classic anchor design for larger boats with winches.
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The Grapnel is designed for fixed rocky bottoms. Good for any type of boat.
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The Spade is our "Danforth" style multi-purpose anchor for all types of boats. Good for sand, grass and rocks.
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Excellent for anchoring a boat “stern to” the beach. The anchor is light and does not present a tripping hazard when inserted into the sand.
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Anchor Depot is able to custom design an anchor to fit your unique needs.
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