Testimonials
A Cooper Anchor in an assurance of safe anchoring. In 12 years of operating Hervey Bay Houseboat Hire I have never before encountered an anchor as effective. The anchor has proven itself in extreme conditions and situations. The Cooper Anchor holds fast our 14 ton house boat in the mouth of the Mary River with a 4 metre outgoing tide moving between 4 and 6 knots. Because of their design, houseboats are greatly affected by wind which can cause the anchors to drag. Out in the Great Sandy Straits in a 25 knot northerly wind the cooper anchor has proven itself highly effective. Once dropped the anchor grabs early and buries. Yet I have never had any problems with raising the anchor. Knowing my customers can relax in safely anchored houseboats means peace of mind for me. My tender boats are now also equipped with Cooper Anchors. The Cooper Anchor has my highest recommendation. It is the best anchor I have ever used.
Wayne Parker
Hervey Bay Houseboat Hire 24/3/2010
Hervey Bay Houseboat Hire 24/3/2010
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It the best anchor I have ever used light to throw and easy to retrieve makes light work of things
Thanks again for the help
C Worthington Seven Hills NSW. 16/11/09
Thanks again for the help
C Worthington Seven Hills NSW. 16/11/09
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Hey Guys
Thanks for the follow up email. Well, what can I say other than the anchor is fantastic. It holds better than anything I've tried before with no worry of the boat moving (a relief for the wife!).
As a scubs diver, I anchored it in about 15m of water and let out the appropriate amount of anchor line, went down with it being rough on the surface and me and my mates watched to see how it held under water. It was very surprising and pleasing to see just how much hold the anchor had in the sand. Even when I put it in the sand by hand when we moor up close to shore at the Jumpin Pin there is no worries about it not holding. I have a 3.5kg size anchor for a 6.5m boat and it's enough.
It's fantastic, you have made a great product and I'm spreading the word!
All the best
Mick scharf, Gold Coast QLD11/11/09
Thanks for the follow up email. Well, what can I say other than the anchor is fantastic. It holds better than anything I've tried before with no worry of the boat moving (a relief for the wife!).
As a scubs diver, I anchored it in about 15m of water and let out the appropriate amount of anchor line, went down with it being rough on the surface and me and my mates watched to see how it held under water. It was very surprising and pleasing to see just how much hold the anchor had in the sand. Even when I put it in the sand by hand when we moor up close to shore at the Jumpin Pin there is no worries about it not holding. I have a 3.5kg size anchor for a 6.5m boat and it's enough.
It's fantastic, you have made a great product and I'm spreading the word!
All the best
Mick scharf, Gold Coast QLD11/11/09
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the anchor works great, it hooks up very quickly and we have sat at anchor overnight on several trips with no problems, this size anchor suits my boat (4.74m, 2.3Kg anchor).
Sergio Cusin, Townsville QLD 15/11/09
Sergio Cusin, Townsville QLD 15/11/09
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Hi,
Yes I have had the chance to use the new anchor on a number of occasions and extended trips. Overall, I am very happy with the anchors ability to grab on a variety of seabed conditions. The only issues I have had were getting a good, fast hold on very firm flat ground and on gravel. On these surfaces, I generally had to make several attempts to line up to position the boat exactly where I wanted it as the anchor took quite some time to find its mark. Over sand and mud, the anchor performs flawlessly, and considering this comprises much of the bottom type fished in and around the Darwin area, it suits my needs very well. To that end, I have already recommended these anchors to a number of people.
Kind regards,
Scott Helbig, Darwin NT 13/11/09
Yes I have had the chance to use the new anchor on a number of occasions and extended trips. Overall, I am very happy with the anchors ability to grab on a variety of seabed conditions. The only issues I have had were getting a good, fast hold on very firm flat ground and on gravel. On these surfaces, I generally had to make several attempts to line up to position the boat exactly where I wanted it as the anchor took quite some time to find its mark. Over sand and mud, the anchor performs flawlessly, and considering this comprises much of the bottom type fished in and around the Darwin area, it suits my needs very well. To that end, I have already recommended these anchors to a number of people.
Kind regards,
Scott Helbig, Darwin NT 13/11/09
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I have 3 boats ( 3.1m etsuary, 4.95m inshore, 6.3m offshore ) and they now ALL have Cooper anchors - in my view there is, for price, weight, stowage and all ground holding NOTHING BETTER.
I show everyone...............
I show everyone...............
Tested the 2.3kg anchor against a similar sized (borrowed ) SARCA anchor ( ?
size 2 )in Wagonga Inlet on a fast outgoing tide and sand bottom last weekend = same holding but Cooper MUCH easier to retrieve and stow .... AND .....a HUGE price difference.
EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A COOPER ANCHOR!
Aidan Lawrence Western creek ACT 16/11/09
Aidan Lawrence Western creek ACT 16/11/09
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Hello Jon,
Very happy with the anchor. Size is perfect for the boat. I have used it at Western Port a couple of times and holds in the strong current every time. Port Philip no problems.
Actual physical size is also great as it takes up very little space.
Would recommend it to anyone. Great product, does exactly as promoted.
Regards,
Rick Stevens, Essendon, VIC. 13/11/09
Very happy with the anchor. Size is perfect for the boat. I have used it at Western Port a couple of times and holds in the strong current every time. Port Philip no problems.
Actual physical size is also great as it takes up very little space.
Would recommend it to anyone. Great product, does exactly as promoted.
Regards,
Rick Stevens, Essendon, VIC. 13/11/09
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Gents, I purchased one of your anchors and with great results.
Not only can I use it in a sandy base but also around reef ground once I attach to the bottom and use a cable tie. Fantastic Anchor, I feel easy now when I go to sleep on the beach and not seeing my boat next to me the next day These Anchors are fantastic and do not move once they are deployed
Cheers Ron Chell, Wickham, WA 12/11/09
Not only can I use it in a sandy base but also around reef ground once I attach to the bottom and use a cable tie. Fantastic Anchor, I feel easy now when I go to sleep on the beach and not seeing my boat next to me the next day These Anchors are fantastic and do not move once they are deployed
Cheers Ron Chell, Wickham, WA 12/11/09
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G’day Larry, sorry it took so long to get back to you. The anchor 2.3kg
is great, have only used it a few times but it has worked beautifully, even through a change of tide in Westernport bay, the boat did a 180 turn after the tide change and no hint of dragging at all. To top it off it is just great having a lighter anchor both when its time to pull up and move and also when setting the anchor.
A great product and Ill be recommending them to people.
Thanks again...Rob 25/02/09
I have since that reply used the anchor again a couple more times, I took two blokes out with me in the boat today in fact and they were also extremely impressed with the anchor and will want to buy one from you as well
Thanks again........Rob - Red Hill Sth Victoria 21/03/09
Thanks again........Rob - Red Hill Sth Victoria 21/03/09
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A friend convinced me to try a Cooper Anchor but at 2.3kg I wasn't convinced that such a small anchor would hold my 5.8m Signature, 175 Suzuki. I fish the waters of the Great Sandy Straights (Hervey Bay) from the top of Fraser out to the near reefs and like a lot of boaties I rely on a good anchor when conditions turn unfriendly. It has freed up space in my anchor well and has made shifting from one fishing spot to another far less of a chore in the deeper waters. My teenage sons and I used to argue who's turn it was to raise the anchor when fishing in 30m+ but now the exercise is easy and setting the anchor is first go on all but a few occasions.
The anchor is truly impressive.
The anchor is truly impressive.
David- Hervey Bay, QLD 28/01/09
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G'day Larry,
I have been boating for 30 years and its been very difficult to find a anchor to do the job, especially anchoring in the sand and that anchor of yours is bloody fantastic. It holds like u wouldn't believe.
Thanks a lot cobber.
Regards, Wayne – Dapto, NSW 21/01/09
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Hi I have used the anchor on sand & reef attaching the anchor to the front
of the anchor & zippy ties to the back of anchor for easy retrieval & it has
worked fine , I do find that I need to put 2 or more ties on when in shallow
water if its a bit choppy. I love the aesthetics of the anchor as well
it looks neat attached to nose of boat with a split pin. It is sufficient for
my 4.8 polycraft & 4 people who have seen it have asked me where I purchased
it from.
of the anchor & zippy ties to the back of anchor for easy retrieval & it has
worked fine , I do find that I need to put 2 or more ties on when in shallow
water if its a bit choppy. I love the aesthetics of the anchor as well
it looks neat attached to nose of boat with a split pin. It is sufficient for
my 4.8 polycraft & 4 people who have seen it have asked me where I purchased
it from.
Cheers Wayne Connell – Gympie, QLD 21/01/09
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Hi Jon Barry here, Thanks for your follow up, I am very happy with the anchor and the size. It seems to be working well for such a small anchor, and I am very happy to recommend the anchor to any one. My wife finds it easy to handle in the tinnie, and weeds and mud wash off easily. Thanks once again Barry and Thelma . Won Wron, Victoria 24/01/09
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I have used your anchor, and it certainly seems to set and hold the boat without difficulty. The size seems fine, as it has not let go at all. It is fairly easy to pull in once set as well. I have recommended it to a friend already.
Regards Alan - Wellington Point, QLD
Regards Alan - Wellington Point, QLD
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Anchor works very well, size is light and suitable for my 3.8m kayak. Didn't need any chain just a length of rope and the anchor holds me in place up to 5m depth so far.
Thanks, Adam – Flinders, NSW
Thanks, Adam – Flinders, NSW
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It worked exceptionally well, holding my inflatable steady in a 5knot tide (Westernport Bay). Easy to retrieve and nice and light.
Cheers Russell – Canegie, VIC
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Cheers Russell – Canegie, VIC
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I thought you would like to know that I tried the 2.3kg anchor with 3 metres of light chain on the sand bottom of the Narooma / Wagonga tight inlet channel in a 4.95m Alleycraft Saltwater ( ~ 800kg ) on an outgoing tide running @ 6- 8 knots ..... and the anchor held without difficulty.
So the anchor is pretty, simple ( no moving bits ), easy to deploy and retrieve..... and it works!
Which is why I bought a second one .....
Thanks again
Aidan Lawrence - Weston Creek ACT 17/11/08
So the anchor is pretty, simple ( no moving bits ), easy to deploy and retrieve..... and it works!
Which is why I bought a second one .....
Thanks again
Aidan Lawrence - Weston Creek ACT 17/11/08
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The Cooper Anchor I am using on my 4.75m Quintrex FreedomSport is great. Not only is it so light that my 8 year old can now be my decky, it holds the boat really well when fishing in a strong running tide. Whether in sand, gravel or reef, it has no trouble whatsoever. And retrieval is no problem either.My 8 year old really appreciates the anchor too !!! Thanks for a great anchor.
Wade Lineburg - Hervey Bay, QLD 02/12/08
Wade Lineburg - Hervey Bay, QLD 02/12/08
Cooper Anchors Holding You Where You Want To Be Held Without Weighing You Down
