Abstract: An anchor is provided with a base, shaft, and fastening element in the shaft for securing a line to the anchor. The base includes a plurality of outwardly facing, shovel-like indentations defined by a plurality of generally smooth, concave scooping surfaces on the top of the base. Between each shovel-like indentation is a ridge extending radially outward from the center of the base and terminating at one of the corners of base. The shovel-like indentations enable the anchor, when resting on one of its sides, to dig into the bottom of a body of water at a more upright angle and without as much tilt as prior anchors. The ridges enable the anchor to dig in to the lake-bed much like a plow when the anchor rests on one of its corners. The slope of the scooping surface in each indentation facilitates removal of mud and other debris during movement of the anchor through the water.

Abstract: A load/cargo restraining apparatus and kit for same for vehicles such as pick-up trucks, vans and the like including a pair of opposing, parallel support rails having spaced holes therethrough positioned outwardly from opposing walls of the truck and a rigid, elongated cross member fitted between the rails and having an extending pin at either end. Each pin is received through one hole in a support rail. A removable fastener is secured to each pin in the space between the rail and wall whereby no pressure is exerted by the cross member or pins against either wall. A second cross member may be secured between the rails at a spaced position from the first cross member to help support one or more rigid, elongated brace members which prevent lateral shifting of loads. Vertically oriented restraining members may be secured to each cross member to support another horizontal support member above or below the cross member to resist shifting of taller or shorter cargo.