Gen3 Marine 8 lb Black Vinyl Mushroom Anchor Kit with Rope, Snap Hook, and Float
The Gen3 Marine 8 lb Mushroom Anchor Kit (5-6004) is built for anchoring small boats such as canoes, inflatables, and skiffs in inland waters where the bottom is mud, silt, or weeds. The mushroom-shaped anchor design lets it settle into soft bottoms and grip rather than skid, giving a more secure hold in these conditions than a lighter fluke-style anchor. The anchor is finished in a black vinyl coating, which removes the jagged edges typical of bare cast anchors so it will not scratch, scuff, or gouge the hull, deck, or gelcoat of your vessel during deployment and retrieval.
The kit is a complete, ready-to-use package. It includes the 8 lb mushroom anchor itself, a carrying bag, a snap hook for quick attachment to your anchor line, 25 feet of rope, and a float. The float helps mark the anchor's position on the surface and makes retrieval easier if the line needs to be released or found. Everything needed to start anchoring is included, with no separate purchase of rope or hardware required.
This kit is intended for calm, protected inland waters rather than open water, tidal currents, or rocky bottoms where a mushroom anchor's holding power is limited. It suits recreational boaters who need a simple, no-fuss anchoring solution for small craft.
Specifications
- Brand: Gen3 Marine
- Manufacturer Part Number: 5-6004
- Anchor Weight: 8 pounds
- Package Weight: 8.7 pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 6.25 inches
- Color: Black
- Rope Length: 25 feet
- Included Components: Mushroom anchor, carrying bag, snap hook, 25 feet of rope, float
- Recommended Use: Inland waters with mud, silt, or weedy bottoms
Frequently Asked Questions
What size boats is the Gen3 Marine 5-6004 anchor kit meant for? This 8 lb mushroom anchor kit is sized for small boats such as canoes, inflatables, and skiffs rather than larger vessels.
Does this anchor kit include rope and a hook? Yes, the Gen3 Marine 5-6004 kit includes 25 feet of rope and a snap hook along with the anchor, a carrying bag, and a float.
What is the actual weight of the anchor versus the whole kit? The mushroom anchor itself weighs 8 pounds, while the complete packaged kit weighs 8.7 pounds including the rope, bag, snap hook, and float.
What bottom types does this mushroom anchor work best on? It is designed for mud, silt, or weedy bottoms in inland waters, where its shape lets it settle in and grip rather than skid.
Will this anchor scratch my boat's hull or deck? No. The 5-6004 anchor has a black vinyl coating with no jagged edges, so it will not damage the vessel's hull or deck during use.
What is the float for in this kit? The included float marks the anchor line's position on the surface and makes it easier to locate and retrieve the anchor.
What color is the Gen3 Marine mushroom anchor? The 5-6004 kit's anchor and coating are black.
What are the dimensions of this anchor kit? The Gen3 Marine 5-6004 kit measures 8 x 8 x 6.25 inches as packaged.
Is this anchor suitable for open water or rocky bottoms? It is intended for inland waters with mud, silt, or weedy bottoms; it is not built around rocky or open-water anchoring conditions.
What is included in the box with this anchor kit? The box contains the 8 lb mushroom anchor, a carrying bag, a snap hook, 25 feet of rope, and a float, all under Gen3 Marine part number 5-6004.