Commonly Asked Questions About Helix Mooring Anchors
Your Questions Answered
Are you thinking about securing your boat with Helix Mooring anchors, or perhaps you’re a harbor master seeking a reliable mooring solution? You’ve come to the right place! We understand that you might have some questions, so we’ve compiled this comprehensive FAQ to address them.
Helix Mooring anchors are proudly Made in the USA by AB Chance.
Our anchors are crafted from solid steel with a durable hot dipped galvanized finish.
Absolutely! Helix Mooring anchors provide superior holding capability, reducing the need for long chain scopes. This helps to prevent damage to sea floor vegetation. For building walkways in environmentally sensitive areas, they’re an excellent choice due to minimal soil excavation requirements and low impact on vegetation.
Helix Mooring anchors offer unrivaled versatility and holding power that can’t be matched by mushroom or concrete blocks. Once installed, they stay put, unaffected by bottom slopes and resistant to “dragging” under heavy forces
Round Shaft anchors can be hand-installed with a turning bar. However, Square Shaft anchors require a hydraulic torque motor for installation, which can be performed from a surface barge or underwater with a diver.
Yes, the process is simply the reverse of the original installation.
Our anchors find use in boat moorings, floating docks, seawall projects, aquaculture projects, and walkways.
The installation effort required to screw the anchor through resisting soils is measured in PSI, which is then converted to foot pounds of installation torque.
The cost of a Helix Mooring anchor varies, depending on the bottom conditions of the site and the holding requirements. But on a cost per holding power basis, the Helix Mooring anchor is the most cost-effective option.
Give us a call and we’ll gladly refer you to our closest certified dealer/installer.
We’re always looking to expand our network of dealers. Give us a call at 207-489-9345 to discuss available opportunities.
Our anchors can be installed in almost any condition. So far, we have deployed them in 45 US States and 25 countries.