What type/size anchor?

[Canoedle]

I am in the process of buying a kayak (yeah yeah, it's not a real boat, I know ;D) anyone know what would be required to keep it in place? I was thinking of going to BIAS or such and buying the smallest sand anchor they have, any suggestions?

[finga64]

what about on of those fold up grapnel anchors??
I have one in the little tinny and works a treat. Whole $10.80 :)
http://www.biasboating.com.au/anchors.html

[Canoedle]

Nice one, thanks finga ;)
Do you use a chain with that?

[fish2eat]

yes, I use the fold up grapnel and it holds my 2.4m inflatable, so it will certainly hold a yak or canoe....fold up very compact for storage

Don't even think of another type

[falcon01]

I have a small tinnie at 3.75 what size is your because those grapel ones are crap in any sort of current or wind I had 4lb sand anchor that would drag in sand in a strong current with 4m of chain and I had to go for a 8lb one. Just my experince but I think it is better to go heaver than lighter

[finga64]

Do you use a chain with that?
Nope, try without first. If it drifts try with a chain then or go up in size. Not as though your loosing much eh a whole $10.80 ;)
Sounds like a good theory #::)

[Canoedle]

yeah, it's not going to take much to hold a kayak, probly a house brick would do ;D gonna go the 10.80 fold up and some 6mm braid line, should be sweet. 8-)

[Boz]

Try a large Snapper sinker!!!

[Angla]

Hey Boz, You took my suggestion.

Seriously Make sure the rope is thick enough to not cut you as you pull it up.

Angla

[Canoedle]

Heading up to BIAS this arvo, I doubt 1.5Kg of anchor is gonna make me cut my hands on 6mm braid, but will discuss it with the staff up there. Thanks guys. :)