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Why You Should Never Pull a Stuck Boat Anchor by Hand
Why You Should Never Pull a Stuck Boat Anchor by Hand
Pulling a stuck boat anchor by hand can send you overboard. Learn the safe way to free a fouled anchor and what to do when it will not budge. Read more...
SARA pulling up a stuck anchor from rocky bottom
Reading the Bottom: Why Different Seabeds Get Anchors Stuck in Different Ways
Not every stuck anchor happens the same way. Here's how sand, rock, coral, and grass bottoms each create a different version of the problem. Read more...
How to Retrieve a Stuck Boat Anchor Safely
How to Retrieve a Stuck Boat Anchor Safely
A practical guide to retrieving a stuck boat anchor safely, protecting your crew and gear, and knowing when to stop pulling. Read more...
Noel Gonzalez, creator of SARA, on his boat
Why We Invented SARA: A Better Way to Recover a Stuck Anchor
Every boater has fought a stuck anchor. Here is why Noel Gonzalez invented SARA, a stuck anchor retrieval tool, after losing an anchor, chain, and rope off Key Largo. Read more...
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Why Does Your Anchor Get Stuck, and What Most Boaters Get Wrong When It Happens
A stuck anchor isn't bad luck. Here's what's actually happening under the water, and why the usual fixes cause more problems than they solve. Read more...