lost anchor

[NEWF]

Has anyone ever lost an anchor? I was in the mouth of the wading river drop anchor was going to do a little crabbing with my daughter and 4year old grandson, not the best place i guess but quite and it was his first time out on the boat.I tried to power up the boat to maybe break free no good just had to cut an run.A couple of guys I talked to said it was only in ten ft water should have gone in tried to break it loose.Not a strong swimmer and tide was just comming in did thing that was best option with a 4 year old on the boat. 

[IrishAyes]

I don't see going into the water in your scenario as an option. Smart move you made to abandon the anchor and some rode. Do you have a GPS aboard? If so, you may have wanted to mark the spot and come back at a later date to try to retrieve the anchor.

I have lost plenty of anchors in the rough stuff, both fluke type anchors and wreck anchors. 

[Hotrod]

Yea.. I wouldn't have went in for it. Maybe invest in an Anchor Ball.

Not sure how well this works in shallow water

[Pfishingruven]

Good info Rod!

The few times I have been on a boat as a kid and teenager, my uncle and father both lost a couple of anchors more than once.  They are all still at rest in the sea somewhere.

Definitely a smart move not to go in for it.  Way too many factors to worry about and problems to occur.

 

[wb]

I try to ensure the anchor sets itself, I'll throw an second anchor if need be before "power setting" it by reversing the boat like is normally prescribed.

I know, I know, the hook is more likely to come undone by not powering it in, but it is also more likely to come undone when you need/want it to. Naturally you need to keep a sharp anchor watch. Many GPSs have an anchor alarm that sounds if the boat moves more than whatever distance is preset; I think my Garmin does but have not used it yet.

IMO a MOB for a stuck anchor in that situation is just SCARY....

[Luna Sea 5]

I used the anchor ball and it works great, no need to drive as fast as he was though.  Once the anchor pops, it floats to the top.

[Stray Cat]

I used the anchor ball and it works great, no need to drive as fast as he was though.  Once the anchor pops, it floats to the top.

I was thinking the same thing. I never had to run that fast.

[Capt -Jerry P]

def no need to drive that fast

not a good way to pick up your anchor!

If it got hung in the wreck it woiuld KILL that kid or rip the cleat /bow off his boat...

[dreamsfloatjoe]

Has anyone ever lost an anchor? ...

     I'm very happy to report I have left more than one anchor as an artificial reef.  This is the why, if I remember correctly, for the old adage that 90% of the fish are in 10% of the water or is it 10% of the fish are in 90% of the water, dang it, rememberer is broken.     Yes, I keep a second anchor aboard.  Cut an run was your best option, all people considered, IMHO.