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Anyone ever tried a boat anchor as a winch point in the sand?

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by Rujack, Sep 28, 2018.

  1. Sep 29, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    A stake is actually a pretty good idea! It would be tough to auger one in though.

    This set up is called a picket anchor and comes from the rigging/rescue world:

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    The load would be applied at the bottom of the left stake.

    Link to more info:

    http://www.firstduetackle.com/2014/08/28/picket-anchor-systems/

    Says a 3-2-1 (number of pickets) configuration like the one pictured can support up to 4000lbs in ordinary soil. Of course if you're wheelin somewhere with "ordinary soil" there's likely to be trees.
     
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    What do you do with that when there are no rocks or trees?
     
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    Gotta have your spotter do it as you yell "Yar, Weigh anchor!" standing out the sunroof.
     
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    Dig a hole and bury it
     
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    Yes, but in sand, that is a lot of digging.

    I don’t think the anchor would have to that heavy. Just a guess, but maybe around 50 lbs max.
     
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    You're going to have to dig no matter what.

    A large anchor, like a 45lb Hurricane can only hold up to about 2000 pounds (this anchor is rated to hold a 60' craft in 30mph winds). These aren't just the anchors designed to use their weight, they're designed to grab the surface and dig in. Sure, you could bury it deeper and maybe get some more pull out of it, but this thing is also 40" long and almost 2 feet wide.

    Just get the deadman. Smaller, lighter, stronger, more universal.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    I live in the eastern half of the US. Do 90% of my off roading in Central or Eastern Kentucky. There are no spots like that, excepting Mall parking lots. LOL!
     
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    Wouldn't an anchor big enough be quite heavy? And where are you proposing mounting it?
     
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    Had to sell my 17 Tacoma for a tow rig in order to pull my new home. Still here for a bit to keep in touch.
    I have used a kite anchor a few times and it has worked great. Its like a small parachute. Dig a hole, lay the fabric on the bottom of the hole with the straps laying on the sand, and bury it. Its light weight, packable, and gives you a fairly strong anchor point.
     

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