Anyone use carabiners for anchor?

[Shookie]

Does anyone use a heavy duty carabiner instead of anchor shackles to connect your rope, chain, and anchor?

You can get carabiners rated for over 5000 pounds and a lot of anchor shackles I’ve looked at are much less than that so I’m just curious if there’s a good reason why you wouldn’t want to use them…

 

[14SX190]

I ve used both and have lost anchor due to shackle bolt was loose.
I like using the "C" that threaded locking opening.

 

[Elliott]

A carabiner with that weight capacity (typically has a self locking gate) has a larger opening than an anchor shackle; and therefore, it could hang up a little more easily on rocks, logs and etc. However, I think in most cases for most people it would not matter which you used.

 

[Shookie]

I ve used both and have lost anchor due to shackle bolt was loose.
I like using the "C" that threaded locking opening.

Yep, I lost my original anchor because the shackle bolt came loose. I didn’t have it locked. So when I bought my new anchor I bought two anchor shackles to go with it but they wouldn’t fit through the chain so I need one more (to attach to rope) and that got me thinking about a carabiner instead.

 

[ctyke]

Shackle boat + locktite (finger nail polish) + zip ties or wire = not going anywhere.

 

[zipper]

Use S.S. seizing wire with a shackle. A few wraps thru the hole and back to the shackle and the bolt will not back out.

 

[biglar155]

Use S.S. seizing wire with a shackle. A few wraps thru the hole and back to the shackle and the bolt will not back out.

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This is what I have on mine. Inspect every spring. Haven't had to touch it in a decade.

 

[jim1]

Shackle boat + locktite (finger nail polish) + zip ties or wire = not going anywhere. View attachment 131176

Great idea with the zip tie! Wire is a pain.

 

[feziwig]

I use a stainless carabiner to clip the anchor line to the bow eye when anchored. I still tie it to a bow cleat and just clip the line to the bow eye. I find that when the line pulls from the center the boat does not swing as much.

 

[InmyElement]

I use a stainless carabiner to clip the anchor line to the bow eye when anchored. I still tie it to a bow cleat and just clip the line to the bow eye. I find that when the line pulls from the center the boat does not swing as much.

I agree I think it swings and rides better attached to the bow eye, especially when its rough..I use this below...great for adjustment and attachment..

Amazon.com : Danik Hook Stainless Steel Anchor Hook, Easy to Use, Knotless Anchor System with Quick Release (Rope Not Included), Holds 8000 lb. : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Danik Hook Stainless Steel Anchor Hook, Easy to Use, Knotless Anchor System with Quick Release (Rope Not Included), Holds 8000 lb. : Sports & Outdoors

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[BigBlueJeep]

Yesterday I switched out my anchor line (1/2" to 3/8") and had red loc-tite on the shackle pin that needed to be removed. I had to put it in a vice and then really lever on it to get it off. I think that's going to hold it but lI ike the zip-tie and bailing wire through the pin hole, going to add the zip tie this afternoon

 

[Shookie]

Gonna order a heavy duty carabiner for it.... will post once I get it.

 

[gthh]

Gonna order a heavy duty carabiner for it.... will post once I get it.

I would suggest you use one like this. It is almost as easy to use, less expensive and far more secure that a carabiner.

 

[AncientCanoe]

A carabiner will probably work fine, assuming it can hold up to marine use. They are just made to open and close easily which isn't really needed for this application.

 

[Elliott]

I bought these carabiners for another purpose, but they would work well - 5K rated, aluminium, self-locking and less than $20 for 3.

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[Diybrad]

This is what I use for my rear SandShark anchor. I use a 50ft line and it makes it really easy to adjust for the changing tide. I attach it to the transom strap mount. Holds 8000 lbs I think

 

[Quad]

I use a stainless carabiner to clip the anchor line to the bow eye when anchored. I still tie it to a bow cleat and just clip the line to the bow eye. I find that when the line pulls from the center the boat does not swing as much.

How do you attach the line to the carabiner itself? Any particular knot?

 

[white2kstang]

I use the Danik to connect anchor rope to bow and stern eyes. Makes for easy adjustments. Worth the money for sure.