Anchor Rentals
Affordable Safety & Freedom
Got a capable crew? Renting is the ideal way to experience safe, worry-free anchoring. You’ll anchor wherever and whenever you want, move from cove to cove, and enjoy the savings. Our expert crews will show you the ropes—literally—so you can deploy and retrieve your system like a pro.
All Marina Availability
We provide rental systems for boats departing Wahweap, Antelope Point, and Bullfrog Marinas.
Pricing
Each Beach Bags™ Rental System is sized to the houseboat they are anchoring to establish a proper mooring.
Available for up to 2 weeks, 4 night minimum.
Rental houseboat = $170 / ngt
75' houseboats (minimal 2nd deck screening) = $190 / ngt
75' houseboats (75% screen/glass 2nd deck) = $210 / ngt
80' - 85' houseboat = $230 / ngt
Contact us for larger vessels
What's Included
- Anchors sized for your houseboat
- Rigging equipment needed for anchor line attachment
- Delivery included to houseboats at Antelope Point Marina & Bullfrog Marina
- Pickup option for Wahweap marina customers
- Turn service - each anchor cleaned, inspected and professionally packed for your trip
- Instruction on proper placement, deployment, filling and packing
- Our support
Not included: pump, anchor lines
Advantages
A better night's sleep
professionally engineered and real-world tested to hold houseboats in 70mph broadside winds, backed by over 20,000 days of successful Lake Powell anchoring
Cost effective
for those who value DIY and flexibility
Anchoring freedom
self-anchor on your schedule, rock or sand, and up to 20° slopes
On-lake mobility
easily move between locations during your trip
Convenient delivery & pickup options
from Antelope Point & Bullfrog Marinas
Support
of a staff of over 25, via phone and on-lake Beach Bags support
Pump requirements
with our cam-lock filling method your boat is securely anchored in a snap.
You will need to have the following:
2" or 3" Gas-powered Water Pump
a simple, mobile, and cost effective solution for filling anchors at up to 250 gpm.
System delivery
Antelope Point Marina: Through our NPS permit and partnership with Antelope Point Marina we can provide delivery and pickup right to your houseboat.
Wahweap / Stateline: Pick up your system by vehicle or vessel at APM (parking area or curtesy slips) and receive one on one instruction and consultation from a Beach Bags Team member.
Bullfrog Marina: Delivered right to your houseboat.
Notes
- Your rental anchors & tackle will be professionally packed in our custom carry cases ready for easy transport.
- You will be responsible for providing your own pump and anchor lines
- Return of your system will be the same method as delivery
Instruction
Over the past 6 years, our anchor system has been meticulously thought out for simple and quick deployment, filling, draining and packing. Prior to your trip, Beach Bags will provide detailed video links for you to access before & during your trip. You will also receive printed support materials with your system.
Following our guide should ensure a seamless experience, however, should you have questions or challenges you'll have a team of support.
Rental System FAQs
Dive on in, we're here to help
Is renting the right thing for me?
Do you have a capable crew of multiple people to help with both setup and patience needed for proper draining and packing at the end of your trip? If you have been burying fluke anchors 3 feet deep for years, and you come prepared to work a pump this will be a piece of cake… The most physical part is carrying the anchors from your boat to their proper location, oftentimes up hill. You will be responsible for knowing how your pump works. If the crew is on the lighter side or you are just not up for the phyisical work or time, you may want to consider our Full-
Service Anchoring instead.
Can Beach Bags™ safely anchor my houseboat?
Over the past seven years, we've invested millions of dollars developing, meticulously engineering, and improving Beach Bags™ within our 22-year-old, award-winning product development business. To date Beach Bags™ have successfully anchored over 3,6000 houseboats of all shapes and sizes, establishing a remarkable track record of over 20,000 anchoring days enhancing Lake Powell houseboating vacations. Beach Bags™ have made houseboating easier, more enjoyable, and safer for families and friends, even in the most challenging weather conditions. Their ingenuity has been recognized with four US patents (additional patents pending), and they have successfully passed a National Park Service-approved, 3rd party validated, wind load testing program demonstrating their ability to hold the largest houseboat on the lake, a 120-foot-long, five-story vessel, in winds of 70 mph.
Is filled anchor weight what matters most for safely anchoring?
No. While the "wet" (or filled) anchor weight is important, it's not the only thing to consider when selecting an anchoring system to safely anchor your houseboat. The most important consideration, by far, is "holding power".
Holding power is made up of numerous factors including, but not limited to, wet weight, under-load integrity, placement angles, and surface conditions influencing the anchor's coefficient of friction.
We'll help you select the right anchors for your boat informed by a combination of:
- professional engineering and +7 years of product refinement
- real-world and third party validated wind-load testing in Lake Powell storms
- professional experiences anchoring +3,000 houseboats spending +19,000 days successfully anchored on Lake Powell
How many and of what size Anchors do I need?
Beach Bags™ systems will range from 4 - 10 anchors depending on the size of your houseboat.
Lake Powell weather is extreme and our recommendations will include a professionally engineered system for successfully anchoring your houseboat in 70 mph broadside winds. Note: proper placement of anchors is critical for reaching maximum holding power.
Refrence:
Rental houseboats: four 6500lb anchors
75' houseboats with minimal screening: six 6500 lb anchors
75' houseboats with full screens or glass: six 8500 lb anchors
How will I fill my Beach Bags?
Beach Bags™ anchors support 3" cam-lock fitting. This means:
- 2-3X faster filling (250 -400 gpm) with simple, hands free operation
Our recommended pumping options include:
- Gas powered portable pump (250 gpm recommended) with 2" or 3" cam-lock fittings.
- 75' + hose with 3" fittings.
- Intake hose for pump.
How easy it is to carry Beach Bags™?
Beach Bags™ "dry" weight is between 40 lbs. and 80 lbs., depending on anchor size. Weight gain after use results from improper draining and cleaning. We'll teach you the tips for keeping your "dry" anchor weights low.
Each anchor is supplied with an innovative carrying case designed for compact and convenient deployment, retrieval, and storage. The case features several ergonomically positioned handles on either side to facilitate single or multi-user carrying.
How do I store my Beach Bags System when not in use?
Beach Bags™ are designed to fold and pack quickly and compactly They also come with an innovative carrying case to facilitate deployment, retrieval, and storage. Packed anchors are as small as 3x2x1.5. Your Rental system is ideally stored on the bow of your boat when underway for quick and efficient off/on loading
What do I do if I have a problem setting up my anchors or during my trip?
Beach Bags™ will supply you with detailed instructional videos as well as paper instructions. However, if challenges occur, we have a phone support team as well as crews out on the lake every day working with our full-service customers between 8am - 3pm and can help when able.
