Editor’s Note: Many factors will ­affect anchor selection. Some are boat related, including an anchor’s ability to stow or be deployed. Others relate to location and bottom composition, such as the ...

Which boat anchor is best? Buying a boat anchor may seem like a simple task; however, it is anything but. You need to consider not only what size anchor to buy but also what type. Some kinds of ...

To the uninitiated, anchoring a boat is a pretty straightforward task. You drop the anchor over the side, and bam, you are anchored. How much more could there be to it? Contrary to popular belief, ...

If you primarily use your boat at a lake, you might find that the anchor that came with your boat isn’t suitable for the type of bottom you encounter in most spots. You can use a lightweight anchor on ...

At some point, every boater comes across a situation that calls for tossing out an anchor, and if you don’t have the right tools or have purposely neglected being properly prepared for anchoring, ...