The "yachtsman" does work very well , but as noted the exposed fluke can be a problem for tidal , boat reverses sets.
The solution is a second anchor .
The other hassle is weight , about 3 lbs of anchor per foot of LWL is used for sail, more for high windage power boats.
When curved pipes as cranes were common at the bow a 150 lb anchor was not a hassle , even just for overnight.
Today few small boats are fitted with the crane , till the boat is 60+ and even the more modern watch fob anchors start to go over 100 lbs.
There are some bottoms where the yachtsman is the only choice , so they have folding or break down versions.