Ownership privileges
A better night's sleep
engineered, tested, validated, and proven to keep your family and property safe
Affordable and cost effective
quick payback times for frequent trip takers
Anchoring freedom
self-anchor on your schedule
On-lake mobility
easily move between locations during your trip
Anchor customization
neutral colors and personalization options
Comprehensive training
hands-on curriculum with on-lake training
3-year warranty
Beach Bags™ advantages
Superior & proven safety
professionally engineered, real-world tested, and 3rd party validated to hold houseboats in +65mph broadside winds (plus a 1.5X safety factor) backed by +19,000 days of successful Lake Powell anchoring
Faster & more convenient filling
couple-and-lock to anchor for 2-3X faster, hands-free filling
Compact & lightweight deployment
low "dry weights" + an innovative carrying case for easier deployment and retrieval
On-lake support
3-4 workboats + 15-20 anchoring professionals on the lake daily
2-3X faster filling
with our couple-and-lock filling method and high performance pumping options your boat is securely anchored in a snap - an especially important consideration when anchoring in windy weather
Gas powered portable pump
a simple, mobile, and cost effective solution for filling anchors at up to 250 gpm
In-board pump
installed on your houseboat, this system outputs up to 350 gpm, allowing you to fill two anchors at a time (houseboat will likely need to be out of the water for pump installation)
SeaDoo® conversion kit
a custom designed kit to quickly convert your SeaDoo Brand PWC into a powerful filling station. 5 min. install and un-install. 400+ gpm
System pricing
Beach Bags™ Anchor Systems are customized to the houseboat they are anchoring. Houseboats typically require 4-10 anchors to establish a proper mooring
as a planning guideline:
- individual anchors start at just $1,499 each
- broad offering to meet budget & anchoring needs
contact us to chat and receive consultation specific to your boat
Frequently asked questions
Dive on in. We're here to help.
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 +3,000 houseboats of all shapes and sizes, establishing a remarkable track record of +19,000 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 exceeding 65 mph winds.
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 what size Beach Bags™ anchors do I need?
Beach Bags™ systems will range from 4 - 10 anchors depending on the size of your houseboat and anchoring preferences.
Lake Powell weather is extreme and our recommendations will include a professionally engineered system for successfully anchoring your houseboat in +65 mph broadside winds and a safety factor of 1.5.
We have many anchor configurations available for safely anchoring your houseboat and will consult with you to select the right system for meeting your budget and needs.
How would I fill my Beach Bags™?
Beach Bags™ anchors support couple-and-lock filling. This means:
- 2-3X faster filling (250 -400 gpm)
- Hand free operation (no endless standing around with a heavy, pressurized hose in your hand)
- Shorter time to safety and security (essential when anchoring in windy weather)
Our recommended pumping options include:
- gas powered portable pumps (250 gpm)
- in-board pumps (350 gpm)
- an innovative SeaDoo conversion kit for the ultimate in speed and convenience (+400 gpm).
How how easy are Beach Bags™ to carry?
Beach Bags™ "dry" weight is between 50 lbs. and 100 lbs., depending on anchor size. Weight gain after use results from improper draining and cleaning. We'll teach you the tips and tricks 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 a shoulder harness to support single-person transport, as well as ergonomically positioned handles on either side to facilitate multi-user carrying.
What size are Beach Bags™ anchors 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 4x3x1.
What is included with my Beach Bags™ purchase?
Each Beach Bags™ anchor includes a patented and professionally engineered water bladder and bridle for safely anchoring your houseboat contained in a compact and convenient carrying case to facilitate deployment and retrieval.
We also include professional written and on-lake training as part of your purchase.
What extras do I receive when purchasing Beach Bags™?
We're glad you asked. In addition to selling the highest quality, professionally engineered, and proven houseboat anchoring system designed exclusively for Lake Powell, we also operate a robust service anchoring more than 1,000 houseboats per year. That means we're here, on the lake and can help with questions or issues should they arise during the houseboating season. Ask our customers how we treat them. We genuinely believe you'll hear, "like family".
What is Beach Bags™ life expectancy?
With proper care, Beach Bags™ have been proven to last up to 4 years (and counting) under daily, commercial use throughout the houseboating season. We are continuously improving our product and anticipate our latest generation of anchors will last even longer.
