Overview

The Attwood Marine 9351-2 is an anchor retrieval ring and rope setup for buoy-assisted anchor recovery on boats using 10 feet or more of anchor chain. It is intended for anchor systems up to 80 lb, and the actual lift capacity depends on the buoy size used in the system.

The ring attaches at the anchor end, while a buoy attaches to the other end of the rope and floats above the anchor during retrieval. That layout helps mark the anchor position and gives you a more manageable way to bring the anchor and chain back up, especially when the weight of the ground tackle starts to add up at the bow.

This is a practical fit for boaters who recover their anchor by hand and want a simpler routine when working with chain. The buoy is sold separately, so the setup can be matched to the anchor system already on board.

Key features

• Built for anchor systems up to 80 lb
• Made for setups using 10 feet or more of anchor chain
• Ring-and-rope arrangement works with a separate buoy for anchor retrieval
• Buoy floats above the anchor to help show anchor location during recovery
• Lift performance depends on the buoy size chosen for the system

Compatibility and fit

This setup makes sense where a boat already uses enough chain for a buoy-assisted retrieval method to work as intended. The main fit points are the total anchor system weight, the amount of chain in use, and the buoy size selected for the job.

It suits common recreational anchoring setups where the goal is to recover anchor and chain with less strain at the bow. Because the buoy is not included, it is worth matching the buoy capacity to the weight of the anchor system rather than looking at the ring and rope on their own.

Use on board

On boats that anchor often for fishing, sandbar stops, or day cruising, this type of retrieval aid helps keep anchor recovery more controlled when the anchor is being brought up by hand. It is especially useful when chain weight is part of the system, since that extra weight is what usually makes the last part of retrieval harder.