Kwik Tek A-2 Complete Grapnel Anchor System

Product Description

In a class by itself, this 3-1/2 lb. anchor will hold in virtually all bottom conditions including mud, sand, gravel & rock. Designed for PWC's, Inflatables and all small boats, the anchor's thick vinyl coating prevents scratching of finishes. The durable nylon storage case is padded for added protection and to dampen noise in choppy conditions. The folding anchor stores in PWC storage compartments and in most storage cannisters! 25 feet of purple/yellow/red rope, a buoy and a giant snap hook make for easy tie-ups.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5457 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: One Size
• Brand: Kwik Tek
• Model: A-2
• Released on: 2008-04-02
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 13.63" h x 6.75" w x 3.25" l, 4.20 pounds

Features

• 3-1/3 pound 4-fluke folding anchor will hold in mud, sand, gravel and rock
• Designed for boats, sailboats, personal watercraft, inflatable boats, canoes, and float tubes
• Fits under most boat seats, in PWC storage compartments, or in PWC storage canisters
• 25-foot long marine-grade rope
• Durable nylon storage case is padded for added protection

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
Thought it was nicely made
By Jonathan
The anchor is a solid product for a light boat or inflatable. I have yet to take it out on the water, but it seems to be well made. My only complaint is the collar that keeps the prongs from splaying out doesn't work too well. The carrying case is nicely padded and fits the entire length of rope without spilling out. Keep in mind the rope is hollow braid polypropylene. I swapped mine out for nylon and changed to a 50'length.

4/18/2010 UPDATE: Since purchasing in July of 2009 for a 11' inflatable boat, I've used the anchor 3 times. It was used in saltwater for 2-4 days at a time and thoroughly rinsed in fresh water each time. Well, this last trip out, it started slipping so I pulled up the anchor and the the 4 flukes had broken off. It wasn't heavy current at all, nor was it forcefully yanked upon. I'm going to look for another option.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Flawed Design Rust Vulnerable
By Jo Brunt
I have used this anchor for two seasons in the salt and it just came totally apart on me. Turns out that the painted coating is no protection from rust at the important hinge points. This coupled with the fact that the anchor is held together with rust-liable pins is a recipe for failure. Even before this happened, I had the complaints that the line is not long enough and I had to add 3 feet of chain to place the flukes in the best position to hold quickly. My Advice is to buy a galvanized anchor and go to the hardware store for a short length of chain, a line of the length of your choosing, a small float and assemble it on your own. That's what I did for my wife's boat this spring instead of buying another one of these and now I'm off to the hardware store to rig a galvanized anchor for myself (Attwood makes them in 3 and 5 pound weight that look and operate something like this one but are better constructed; that's what I used). Rigging your own anchor is a bit of fun anyway and you can have it just the way you want it; lots of clever rigging ideas out there on the net.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Kwik Tek A-2 Complete Grapnel Anchor System
By K. Day
This is the best anchor for a PWC. With the bouy, you can unhook and leave your anchor without the hassle of pulling it in each time. The grapnel holds in rock or sand.