Shore anchor options?

[Brisk]

What are you guys using to secure the stern of the boat to shore? I have been using a box anchor with anchor buddy on the bow and a 4' piece of 1/2" rebar driven 3 1/2' into the sand with an old tubing rope secured to the stern. I have never been happy with the way that the rebar holds in the soft sand. I would rather not spend $90 on a Shore Spike.

I found this at Home Depot for $14.  What do you think? Any other cheap ideas?

[Ifinallygota21v]

Check out http://www.southerncoaststraps.com/store/

[ndahlberg12]

https://www.slideanchor.com/shore-spike/

[jwl019]

https://sandspike.com/products/beach-anchors/#beachanchors

[isellacuras]

5 hours ago, Brisk said:

What are you guys using to secure the stern of the boat to shore? I have been using a box anchor with anchor buddy on the bow and a 4' piece of 1/2" rebar driven 3 1/2' into the sand with an old tubing rope secured to the stern. I have never been happy with the way that the rebar holds in the soft sand. I would rather not spend $90 on a Shore Spike.

I found this at Home Depot for $14.  What do you think? Any other cheap ideas?

I have one similar to the Home Depot one you posted but even cheaper. I have considered a shore spike but they take up so much room and are heavy. Mine holds in most situations. Not real good on rocky shores but has never let me down.