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 Oxford Storage Bag and Bungee Cord

I recently had the opportunity to use the anchor pole on a weekend trip, and I was quite impressed with its performance. The galvanized steel construction is robust, giving me confidence that it can withstand the elements and the rigors of regular use. The self-hammering feature is a game-changer, making it easy to secure the anchor into the sand without needing additional tools. It’s particularly useful for small boats, jet skis, pontoons, and kayaks. The storage bag and bungee cord are thoughtful additions that make transportation and storage a breeze. However, I’m giving it 4 stars because, while the anchor is solid and easy to use, the heavy-duty nature might be overkill for lighter crafts. Additionally, the storage bag could be improved with reinforcement at the tip to prevent wear through from the anchor’s point after repeated use.

This spike works well, it holds well in soft dirt and sand. the handle slides up and down allowing you to drive the spike into the ground using that hammer motion. It's made of quality metal and travels nicely strapped to kayak.

This Vevor Sand Spike Boat Anchor Pole is very heavy duty built. Made out of heavy carbon steel material. It is hot dipped galvanize. It should not rust. Has a built on slide hammer on the top. It should work well for tying off most boats large or small. How well it holds all depends on the ground it is driven into.

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.

I took my kayak out on a shallow lake so that I could spend some time just hanging out near the shoreline where it was very shallow (pass than 2ft). This was SO EASY to put in and crank it down to stay in place. I floated out there for an hour and never had the anchor drift. I love the fact that it comes in a storage bag that cinches shut, and that I can easily fit any type of tether in there along with it. My only issue and warning to those purchasing it is that it is definitely not lightweight. This thing is heavy! But it works great!

I look forward to using the VEVOR Sand Anchor for our 13-foot aluminum boat. We love camping and fishing, and we often secure a camping spot along the water, allowing us to moor our little boat at the shoreline, usually using a rock or a tree limb. The VEVOR Sand Anchor is easy enough to knock into the ground (I used clay soil) but requires some effort to remove. Suitable ground would be sandy or muddy, but a rocky landing wouldn't work. Our little boat has little room, so I appreciate its compact size. The Oxford storage bag is a nice addition. Full disclosure, I received this product for free from the Vine program. However, I want to emphasize that I did not receive any payment for this review. It's also important to note that I pay 29% in federal and state income taxes for each item. I apologize for not including any pictures in this review, as my genetic condition causes my hands to shake.

I am not a boat or outdoorsy person, but my husband is, and I just got him an inflatable kayak, so I got this anchor for it. I am impressed with the weight - it's really heavy, heavy-duty metal and pretty easy to put into the ground or sands & stays put pretty well. I am a little confused about the whole bungee cord situation - it keeps the anchor at the shortest height but if you remove it, it extends taller but doesn't come apart. It'd be nice if instructions explained all of this. I also wish it came with some rope to attach it to a watercraft. Regardless, it works well for what it is and seems pretty well made - I recommend.

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 is a heavy duty stake anchor and seems like it will do a great job. The finish isn't great, but it is a sturdy product and is a good design. We had a homemade version and it got stolen at a beach a few years ago, but this one feels just as sturdy and I expect it to work well. The storage bag and included bungee to hold it together are nice touches.

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.