Best anchor for mud

[chriswjallen]

Hi All,

I’ve another question for the forum please

What is the best anchor for a 3.8m Bombard Aerotec in Thames Estuary mud? (Southend-on-Sea area)

I have a small grapnel with a couple of metres of chain, but it slips - more significantly in a good breeze!

I’d like to upgrade being mindful of portability and weight - would appreciate any recommendations

Many thanks again
Chris

[Fenlander]

Not used one myself but what about one of these? I'm sure a forum member or two have them.

https://cooperanchors.com/

[Maximus]

"Plough" every time!
With commensurate Chain of course....never felt the need for anything other than Galv Steel...when you need it for real...you need it to Stick!
Grapnel=Shrapnel!

[jeffstevens763@g]

I use two Bruce for beaching they stay put in most situations also had danforths just that thier a bit big for the SIB




https://www.baysidemarine.co.uk/galv...EaAnkiEALw_wcB

[Mikefule]

Not a grapnel. A grapnel is OK for a rocky bottom, but not much good for sand or mud.

When I was a diver, I used to go down the anchor line and check the anchor at the start of each dive from my SIB. I once found my folding grapnel had folded itself.

A Danforth is a good anchor for sand and mud, and stows almost flat.

[chriswjallen]

Thanks everyone. I assume that no more than a 2kg anchor would be sufficient?

[paddlers]

Get a good few metres of heavy galvanised chain and attach to the anchor with a trip . Short lengths of chain won't help holding bottom unless you are in shallow water with a long rope.

[Escapeskiing]

In the Bristol Channel where I tend to do my boating, a Bruce anchor is commonly used and there is plenty of mud there!

[chriswjallen]

Many thanks for all the feedback

[andrewpollard]

I recommend 3006.6560 boattector vinyl of Extreme max. I have had trouble with boat anchors being able to hold my 25 foot tritoon boat. This anchor holds it with no problem.