I was planning of using it as a kedge for mud and sand. Based on what you said, I will put cable on it. As you say easy to carry out in the dinghy. I wonder if a chain rode puts too much weight up high on the shank and keeps it from corkscrewing in? Just guessing, from how its made.

I have a 66 lb Spade on the bow as the bower, and a 44 lb Bruce as backup, a Fortress FX37 disassembled down below for insurance. None of them would make an easy and convenient kedge.