Bungee Anchor Lines (Anchor Buddy)

hatt11 · 16 June 2009, 19:43

Has anyone experience of these bungee anchor lines (Anchor Buddy)for beaching, saw one in use at the weekend but can only seem to find them for sale in the states, seems a great idea!

DonMacN · 16 June 2009, 21:44

sorry this isn't an answer, but i'd be interested in similar myself.

Saw it in use a couple of years ago, approaching a beach we threw out the stern anchor on the bungee, ran in to the beach and unloaded the main anchor, tied off with enough slack then let the bungee pull the boat back out in to deeper water. It saved anyone having to adjust the anchor for tidal movement (over a couple of hours only) and also anyone having to swim out to recover the boat after lunch - just pulled it in against the elastic when wanted to leave.

Any source of 'used' bungee cord? I think the stuff we saw in use was actual bungee jumping cord, elastic inside a protective nylon sheath.

Anyone able to suggest suppliers of this?

hatt11 · 17 June 2009, 09:27

Don exactly that, I thought it was a fantastic idea and was great for beaching for a bbq and leaving stuff on the boat and as you say just pulling in and retrieving as and when you needed it! Saves getting wet every time!

Any sources anyone?

chewy · 17 June 2009, 09:46

Would this not do?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15M-X-10M-M-EL...3A3%7C294%3A50

jambo · 17 June 2009, 09:47

yea as someone who beaches a lot I would be very interested as it would save taking the tender with us every time.
J

kwil · 17 June 2009, 09:56

Not tried one but found this on a search
http://www.boatworld.co.uk/site1/pro...1&pid=1000&lv=

Keith

Steve_B · 17 June 2009, 10:00

I have seen these sold at the Southampton Boat Show, I think they were called the EZ Stretch Mooring lines? Do a google search
Steve

jambo · 17 June 2009, 10:01

Thanks Keith oblidges.

J

hatt11 · 17 June 2009, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwil

Not tried one but found this on a search
http://www.boatworld.co.uk/site1/pro...1&pid=1000&lv=

Keith

Thats the one Keith thanks, as always a 100% mark up on the US price!

I have contacted the guys who make them to see what they would charge to send to the UK, Ill keep you all posted perhaps we could do a group buy for those that are interested!

Luke

jambo · 17 June 2009, 11:56

Hi Luke
I would be interested keep me posted.

Billy

codprawn · 17 June 2009, 13:23

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8mm-x-100M-YEL...3%3A1|294%3A50

I would be rather reluctant to anchor with a rope that has a maximum 90kg loading - don't know if that's it's breaking strain though - anyone know???

hatt11 · 17 June 2009, 17:52

True, the proper Anchor Buddy product is rated for boats up to 1800Kgs

SeaSkills · 18 June 2009, 19:29

Why not just use your normal anchor to set up a simple running mooring? Instead of anchoring the boat as you usually would, use your ground tackle to anchor a reasonable sized float at your chosen position then run a continuous loop from that float, long enough to reach (doubled) to the beach. Connect your boat into the loop, head for the shore, and then use the line to pull the boat out to the float. Secure the loop on the beach where you can pull the boat back in when you need it.

Needs a wee bit of equipment (not much), care in setting the anchor at the right point, and a long enough line to work the running mooring from above the tide-line ... but works well and you have the reassurance of keeping control of your boat with a line ashore