14" homeade box anchor

[bryce2320]

Today I started my box anchor. I made it out of 3"x 1/4" flat strap. It's got 4 1/2 inch hooks hanging off that I point a point on. It weighs probably 35 lbs. I have a couple questions.

1. Do I need to grind the hooks down were they are sharp or will they dig in as they are?

2. Would a chain lead b beneficial? If so how long of lead should I make it? I'll post more pics whrn its completely done!

[Nobody]

If you don't let go, it will hold you down too!

No need for a chain, get a winch.

[robert theisen]

The original Box Anchor has a 8" long 3/8" diameter steel lead that you tie your rope to. It also has hingers on all 4 corners so it will fold flat for storage.

[bryce2320]

Thanks, ill finish it up tomorrow like the original. I didn't want to mess with hinges cuz I've looked like a jack@$$ for the last time 2 weekends ago trying to anchor out in some wind. I'm hoping this thing will so the trick!!

[Tanner]

2 anchors.... problem solved.

The only potential problem I see is getting it to release. The box anchor has a way to break it down and break it's hold when anchored.... gonna be tough until your past it and pulling back with that one.

[NICKYPOO]

I would grind that bitch down for sure. It's not going to hurt performance. It might even help. I bet a bedliner shop would shoot it for $20 on the side. Looks cool. I might have to build one myself.

[bryce2320]

Took me 45 minutes at work today, ran out of time so I'll sharpen it up and hope to hell it works. How do u guys anchor your transom? Ski rope to a pole on shore or what? And for getting it unanchored I was hoping to push out backwards and away from it than reverse til it pops free. I guess well c this weekend!

[TeamAllen]

Use their slide anchor.
http://www.slideanchor.com/Hlm_ShopI...7-B60063F1BC4E

I've seen and used a screw in the ground dog anchor.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...uctId=11024029

[NICKYPOO]

Horseshoe stake and a 3/4" hard line.

[Ruger761]

Ive been considering making one myself. I have lots of strap laying around. Post up final pics and how it holds

[bryce2320]

Will do!

[WakerideN]

holy **** that thing looks mean as hell! only issue I see is storage.. damn.

[bryce2320]

finally tried the new anchor out last week and weekend and it worked great! It fit in my storage locker in my direct drive 21i pretty good. I made a 8" chain lead and welded every link togeather. It held the boat perfect. I forgot to put the anchor in Friday night and it busted the rope so my awesome anchor is in the lake. I guess Ill b making a new one this week

[bryce2320]

finally tried the new anchor out last week and weekend and it worked great! It fit in my storage locker in my direct drive 21i pretty good. I made a 8" chain lead and welded every link togeather. It held the boat perfect. I forgot to put the anchor in Friday night and it busted the rope so my awesome anchor is in the lake. I guess Ill b making a new one this week

[TigeTrojan]

That's the beauty of doing it yourself. You lost your anchor and it's no big deal, you'll just make another one. I lost my box last year and I was pissed. No way for me to make one at work unless . . . this computer monitor with a couple of staplers taped to it just might work!