Q. What is a typical response from a HydroBubble®customer?

A. The responses are always positive and affirm the high performance of our anchors. These anchors have as close to 100% customer satisfaction as you can get. The manufacturer is pleased to offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Please see our Testimonial Page for customer comments.

Q. Is the HydroBubble® anchor expensive?

A. No. It is competitively priced against all anchor types and represents a modest investment, which will bring you a huge increase in boating safety for you,  your family, and friends!

Q. Why do HydroBubble® anchors set so quickly?

A. These anchors do not need to be dragged as part of the setting process. The anchors land on their feet so that the single point and small cutting edge start digging immediately. These anchors are compelled to dig and set as soon as they land and any pull is applied to the rode.

Q. Are HydroBubble® anchors less likely to become fouled?

A. There are no moving parts or extraneous surfaces with a HydroBubble® so these anchors do not tend to trap or snag debris and become fouled and rendered inoperative in the setting process. If an anchor can’t land properly, it can’t right itself and set properly.

Q. Are HydroBubble® anchors a new idea?

A. These anchors are patented and not available through any source other than authorized dealers. In boating magazines they have been called the “first significant improvement in anchor design in decades.”

Q. Have HydroBubble® anchors been tested and examined by boating experts?

A. HydroBubble®anchors have been tested and featured in almost every major US boating magazine and in international boating magazines, and they all agree that HydroBubble® is a great product! Please see the Testimonial and Media Excerpt Page to see what they’re saying.

Q. What type of bottom will the HydroBubble® work in?

A. HydroBubble® anchors have been recommended by experts for use in ALL bottom types.

Q. Does the bubble stop the anchor from penetrating the bottom?

A. NO. The plow, shank and chain precede the bubble and create a trench of disturbed ground that the bubble will easily pull into until it reaches a sufficient depth for the anchor to hold. The harder the pull, the further into the bottom it will go. The HydroBubble® is not simply a 'surface anchor'.

Q. Does the bubble assist in anchor retrieval? Will it float the anchor out?

A. NO. The bubble has no flotation effect on the anchor and is used only to turn the anchor in the water to an upright position.

Q. Do HydroBubble® anchors release easily from a set position? How do I get the anchor to release from the bottom when I want it to?

A. For easy retrieval simply come directly over the anchor and pull upwards. Because of their shape the anchors tend to come out of the water cleaner and with less debris caught on the anchor.

Q. How easy is it to assemble a HydroBubble®?

A. A HydroBubble® anchor can be assembled or dismantled in seconds using just one stainless assembly shackle. No tools are needed. HydroBubble® anchors stow in a compact space so they make excellent stern, lunch hooks, or storm anchors as well as primary anchors!

Q. Does an anchor have to be heavy and clumsy to work well?

A. Holding power is not derived simply by weight or everyone could just use a cinderblock to anchor. The generous surface area of the HydroBubble® anchor when it is in the ground gives superior holding power over other anchor designs and styles.

Q. How well does the HydroBubble® anchor work in shallow water?

A. These anchors can be assembled with the plow in an inverted position for use as a beach anchor or for use in shallow water.

Q. Are HydroBubble® anchors easy and safe to handle?

A. With a HydroBubble® there are no moving parts to trap or pinch fingers, no protruding rods to hurt shins or damage boats. Even a responsible child or boating novice can successfully and easily use a HydroBubble®

Q. Won’t the bubble break or wear out from the effects of sun or saltwater? What about using the anchor in deep water?

A. HydroBubble® anchors are made of highest quality non-degradable materials. The bubble is made from industrial grade Schedule 40 pipe caps that are designed to work at high pressure, and will last the life of the anchor.

Q. Is there a HydroBubble® model to fit my boat?

A. HydroBubble® anchors come in many models for boats in size from jet skis and inflatables to mega yachts, and suitable for all boat sizes and types.
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Q. What can I do when I’m anchoring in rock, coral, or limbs that may trap the anchor and prevent retrieval?

A. Should the anchor become fouled the throat is relatively short and simply manoeuvring the anchor from side to side can sometimes free the anchor. Another solution is to use the assembly shackle at the rear to rig a breakaway line, as is done by the pros in difficult anchoring conditions; or the shackle can be used to rig a buoy line for rear retrieval.

Q. Is it important to use the correct scope with a HydroBubble® anchor?

A. YES! To set any anchor, regardless of brand or style, the single most important consideration is to use the proper scope of at least 5:1 when deploying the anchor  (i.e. in 10’ of water 50’ of rode is required.) (7:1 is the US Coast Guard recommendation); and to use a piece of chain with any rode. After the anchor is fully set in good conditions the rode may be shortened as appropriate. It is unwise to ever leave a boat unattended on a short rode.

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