Rear Anchor

[Chrisbert]

I've decided that due to our Texas wind I'm going to need a rear anchor to stop swinging. I've been getting away with it because I usually have plenty of room, but with our drought the coves are getting tight and I don't want to be "the guy" getting into others space.
25' 252SD and it would be on muddy bottom; not shore-anchored. What are y'all using?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I have a 5# fluke that has a slip ring on the shaft so it can be easily pulled out. Also have 4’ of 3/16” chain that is listed at the bottom of the page.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NCY57K1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[1WetBoat]

I have been using a sand Spike for my rear anchor when I am in shallow water or beaching up the boat. I just recently purchased a small box anchor to test it out and that sucker held awesome tying up the stern of the boat.
There was a very strong current that ran parallel to the shore, so I dropped by Bow anchor(Fluke style) and let that grab, and then slowly moved the boat over to be perpendicular to the shore and dropped the box anchor. Held all day in the current with not even an inch movement. My bottom was all sand, so not sure if it would have the same effect in the mud but i was impressed.
I will be switching the Box anchor to the Bow and getting a baby anchor for the stern to complement the Shore Spike.

 

[jthackman]

i've been real happy with the baby box anchor (and anchor buddy line) as my bow anchor for my 240 in our muddy bottom lakes.
i've been thinking of throwing the starter kit fluke style in boat for stern anchoring...also have a sandshark screw in spike for shore.
if they made a smaller than baby sized box, i'd grab one for stern duties

 

[Beachbummer]

I use: knock-off 4lb aluminum anchor for the rear.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C8Q8PQ2

 

[Babin Farms]

Most of the time we boat in rivers that are mostly mud bottoms and I use a 12lb navy anchor & chain for the rear if I'm in deeper water and I want to keep the boat from swaying side to side.

 

[Chrisbert]

Thanks y'all. I think I'll go with the Baby Box Anchor for the rear. If it turns out not to work, I have a buddy who will buy it so it's worth a try. I had a bigger box anchor on my old 24' tritoon and it held well.

 

[WiskyDan]

I use the large box anchor for the bow and a small one for the stern - works great.

 

[AuburnVFR]

The baby box anchor is a solid choice for deeper waters, but may be a walking hazard at wading depths.

Many boaters that we hang out with at the sand bar up river use a 48" fiberglass utility/soil probe with a line looped or tied to the T-handle. It pushes into the sand easily and holds without any issues. I haven't tried it, but I've seen it hold large pontoons, a 23' Sea Ray SPX, and others without an issue in current and pop-up t-storm winds.

I have been using a 10# (or maybe 15# I can't remember) navy anchor on a 6-9 foot bungee line for shallow depths, and it works great for the rear of the 190. I'm not sure that set up would be ideal for the weight and wind profile of the 252.