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Kayak Anchor Trolley Systems

An Anchor Trolley is an essential item when anchoring a kayak. It allows you to shuttle the anchor line to the bow or stern of the kayak so that you can safely anchor with the kayak in line with the prevailing tide, chop, wind and swell conditions. You can use an anchor trolley system with a Quick-Release Anchor System or a Drogue / Drift Chute.


Check out these useful videos from CORNISH KAYAK ANGLER on Youtube for more info on Anchor Trolley Systems:


Kayak Anchor Trolley Guide Video - Cornish Kayak Angler
Kayak Anchor Trolley Installation Video - Cornish Kayak Angler

Components used in a typical Anchor Trolley system

Make Your Own Anchor Trolley System!

See below to purchase all the items you need to make your own Anchor Trolley System!

  • Step 1 - Choose the essential items
  • Step 2 - Choose fittings for the Pad Eyes
  • Step 3 - Choose fittings for the Cleat
  • Step 4 - Choose Extras if needed

Anchor Trolley Essentials


Pad Eyes
(Pack of 2)

Pad Eyes (Pack of 2)

Used to attach pulleys at either end of the kayak in an Anchor Trolley system. Can be used with trifold rivets, well nuts or bolts.

Price: £1.50

Stainless Steel Pulleys
(Pack of 2)

Stainless Steel Pulleys for Kayaks

The perfect size pulley to use for an anchor trolley with lines up to 6mm diameter. Stainless steel construction. Pack of 2.

Price: £10.80 (RRP £12.00 - Saving £1.20)

Stainless Karabiner 60mm

Stainless Steel Karabiner 60mm

Perfect size for use in an Anchor Trolley. Can also be used to clip a pulley to a pad eye. Stainless steel construction. Sold individually.

Price: £4.05 (RRP £4.50 - Saving £0.45)

Zig Zag Cleat

Zig Zag Cleat

A Zig-Zag cleat is great for locking off both your anchor trolley and anchor line, so you can fish comfortably at anchor.

Price: £6.25 (RRP £6.95 - Saving £0.70)

5mm Black Polypropylene Cord (10m Length)

5mm Black Polypropylene Rope

Multistrand 5mm polypropylene cord. Sold as a 10m length suitable for a full anchor trolley on fishing kayaks upto 5m / 16ft in length.

Price: £10.80 (RRP £12.00 - Saving £1.20)

5mm Bungee Cord
(2 x 40cm Sections)

Bungee for Anchor Trolley - 2 x 40cm Sections

Used to tie the pulleys to the pad eyes in an Anchor Trolley system. 2 x 40cm sections supplied.

Price: £1.20

Choose Fittings for the Pad Eyes


M5 Stainless Bolt, Washer and Nuts
(Pack of 4)

M5 Stainless Bolt Kit

The strongest option for fixing an accessory to your kayak. You will require access to the back of the area you are installing your accessory in order to tighten the nuts. Requires 5.0mm Drill Hole, Posi-drive Screwdriver and 8mm Spanner for fitting. Pack of 4.

Price: £2.99

Marine Trifold Rivets
(Pack of 4)

Marine Trifold Rivet

Trifold Rivets are perfect for fixing accessories to your kayak where access does not allow for nuts and bolts to be used. Shafts splits 3-ways behind the hull as you compress the rivet. Requires 5.0mm Drill Hole and Pop Rivet Tool for fitting. Pack of 4.

Price: £3.00

Well Nuts with Stainless Bolts
(Pack of 4)

Well Nuts with Stainless M5 Bolts

Well Nuts are a good fixing option when access does not allow for nuts and bolts to be used. Rubber ferrule expands behind the hull as you tighten from the outside. Requires 8.5-9.0mm Drill Hole and Posi-Drive Screwdriver for fitting. Pack of 4.

Price: £3.99

M5 Stainless Bolts for M5 Threaded Inserts
(Pack of 4)

M5 Stainless Bolt Kit

These bolts can be used for kayaks that have moulded-in M5 threaded inserts ready to accept anchor trolley pad eyes, including the Viking Profish range. 12mm long. Pack of 4.

Price: £2.50

Choose Fittings for the Cleat


M5 Stainless Bolt, Washer and Nut Kit
(Pack of 2)

M5 Stainless Bolt Kit

Requires 5.0mm Drill Hole, Posi-drive Screwdriver and 8mm Spanner for fitting. Pack of 2.

Price: £1.50

Marine Trifold Rivets
(Pack of 2)

Marine Trifold Rivet

Requires 5.0mm Drill Hole and Pop Rivet Tool for fitting. Pack of 2.

Price: £1.50

Well Nuts with Stainless Bolts
(Pack of 2)

Well Nuts with Stainless M5 Bolts

Requires 8.5-9.0mm Drill Hole and Posi-Drive Screwdriver for fitting. Pack of 2.

Price: £2.00

Extra Accessories


Stainless Steel Ring 30mm

Stainless Steel Ring 30mm

A 316 Stainless Steel 30mm Ring. Can be incorporated into anchor trolley set ups to run anchor line through or to make a detachable trolley-towline system.

Price: £2.25 (RRP £2.50 - Saving £0.25)

Parrel Buffer Bead

Parell Buffer Bead

A buffer bead for anchor trolley set ups. For lines up to 6mm diameter. Sold individually.

Price: £1.80 (RRP £2.00 - Saving £0.20)

Sikaflex EBT+ Adhesive/Sealant

Sikaflex EBT+ Adhesive/Sealant

Great for sealing fittings when adding accessories to your kayak. Supplied in a 300ml cartridge gun tube.

Price: £11.95

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