Customer Reviews for VEVOR Sand Spike Boat Anchor Pole, 36" Galvanized Carbon Steel Slide Anchor Shore Spike, Self-Hammering Beach Spike Anchor for Small Boat Jetski Pontoon Kayak, with Bungee Cord and Oxford Storage Bag

She's not light either. She's has a big bun on her. A 496HO I/O. In short, it's a pretty good ol anchor for holding that much weight. I have two and this is a good price.

I use this sand anchor on my 20ft pontoon when we beach it at hang out spots along our local river. I've only used it a couple times so far. It is very heavy duty and easy to use. I also have the type of sand anchor that screws into the ground and I do prefer this version with a slide hammer action. It is louder, but faster and more convenient. Despite being marketed for smaller vessels it's done a good job so far. Wish I would have bought this style previously. In case I experience any issues over extended use I will update the review.

This anchor is basically a piece of heavy gauge angle iron cut into to a spear with a pointed end. The other end has a metal loop for tying or clipping a rope on and a solid pole that acts as a center guide for a slide hammer. There is a heavy handle that serves as the slide hammer and a bungie cord to keep the two sections together when you are not using the slide hammer. There is not much to go wrong here. I don't see it getting bent unless you left the slide hammer extended and tied off to the top of that for maximum boat leverage on the shaft. Short of that or using it to tie up a barge, rusting away in 40 years seems to be the most likely failure mode. That is to say, it's a heavy-duty, thick piece of iron. The welds are not gorgeous, but appear more than adequate strength wise. The whole thing appears to be coated (probably dipped) in a silver paint.

This thing looks like something a Roman soldier would take into battle. It is a heavy duty hunk of galvanized steel complete with numerous safety warnings concerning pinching your fingers during use. It is not light, and is overkill for light craft like kayaks and such. It comes with a decent cloth bag to carry it in. The only limitation I can see in holding power would be based on the soil it is inserted in. The anchor itself would most definitely hold bigger and heavier boats than advertised, with soil being the first limitation. The hammer part is heavy, and has a long swing. It will pound into all but the most rocky sediment. Standard beach sand and mud will be a breeze. Combine this with a bow anchor, the spike will hold the aft of your boat onto a sandbar well. I have no doubt it will stick the rear of my 24' boat in place.

The spike is easy to use - you use the handle as a hammer to beat it into the sand. It works ok. It seems solid. It comes with a bag, but it is only for wrapping, there is no reinforcement for the tip and the heavy thing already started to make its way through even after the first use.

I have fought PVC and metal sand spikes for fishing and beach shelters for years. The PVC is too hard to drive in and metal is always too light and flimsy. Not this baby! It is 10 pounds of galvanized steel with an integrated slide hammer to drive it in. I ordered it to secure my beach umbrella/shelter but had to try it in the back yard as soon as I saw how heavy duty it was! It easily drove into wet clay soil and was very sturdy once driven. The included bungee is just to keep the top from rattling. There is a stop built into the top to keep it from falling off and the slide is long enough to get a good hammer action going. The case is well made and of thick material, but I think I will add a piece of PVC pipe on the inside to keep this thing from going through my foot if I drop it! It will also work as a boat anchor, kayak anchor, and fish stinger anchor! Recommended!

This is strongly crafted and we look forward to using it this summer.

This is a well engineered anchor with the heft and strength to take the beating it's intended to gain a strong foothold in sandy terrain. I've tested this in a fairly protected cove, so not much wind/wake, to anchor a 20' pontoon boat and it worked like a champ. Full disclosure, I wouldn't leave it unattended, but for light use, I feel pretty confident in this reaching beyond its intended limit, so I have no doubt that this will hold my 13.5' Native Titan Propel without any issue.