subject: Claw Anchors Help Boaters From Drifting [print this page] There are many different kinds of anchors designed for boating, each with specific characteristics and perks for using. One such anchor that is helpful, for boats, is the claw anchor. This anchor is designed to look just as it sounds. At the apex of the anchor it bends at a 90 degree angle, and at the tip, the anchor points back towards the top, creating almost a straight "G" shape" anchor. These anchors have a special recent, so just in case the anchor ever comes free of the floor below, it is able to reset itself and grab back into the sand, rocks and other debris to keep the vessel secure.
A claw anchor is designed to keep a vessel in place, no matter what the water conditions are. So if you have a vessel in open waters, and want to prevent it from drifting when harsh winds and ties come up, the claw anchor is your best bet. Claw anchors dig into the rock and sand bed below the vessel and cling into position. The claw like hook on the bottom of the anchor clings into the rock, preventing the boat from shifting position or drifting. On top of this, if the anchor is sprung free the anchor trap actually resets itself, allowing it to dig back into the rock and sand.
The main downside to claw anchors is that it does not perform very well in extremely hard bottoms, and the hook does not cling exceptional well in heavy grass, as the claw is not very large, and in thick grass there is not much to grab hold of, especially with the smaller claw. It is very important to know the kind of bottom you are dealing with before deciding on claw anchors. Of course, you probably have multiple anchors available, so if you detect the floor below the boat is the thick grass and hard rock, you can switch out the anchor for a different option.
Claw anchors are on the smaller side, as the product is able to fold up on itself thanks to the reset lock option. This allows you to easily store the anchor away, when it is not in use. The anchor is not wide and is relatively thin, so you probably have a space available to store it. Most claw anchors are made of hot dip galvanized, which protects the anchor from corrosion from water and other debris it comes in contact with. This is important to look for, as you don't want the anchor to for corrosion, which weakens the anchor and may cause it to break.
by: Zach Winsett
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