33lb. Stainless-Steel Ray Anchor, 25' to 30' Boat Length from MANSON ANCHORS
Practical Sailor Best Choice among Heavyweight Anchors Anchors for the biggest, finest boats Designed for larger boats, Ray anchors are Lloyd’s certified as high-holding power anchors and are forged, not cast, for consistent quality of steel and measurements. Ray anchors are trusted to secure some of most famous ships including the world’s largest sloop, the Mirabella V. ) Pros: High holding (Lloyd's-certified) for larger boats to megayachts and ships. Forged—not cast—for quality; sets quickly.

55lb. (25kg) Anchor, 33'-52' (10-16m) Boat Length, 38.2"L x 19.1"W x 16.4"H from ROCNA ANCHORS
Independently tested as one of the best, Rocna anchors stand out for their holding power, setting ability and ease of use. They combine a chisel tip, roll-bar, and skids to dig in straight and bury rapidly, typically within one meter, even in thick weed and kelp. The Rocna’s folded fluke geometry resists wind and current shifts and doesn’t easily trip out upon load reversal. This means greater security for cruisers, and a lighter anchor for weight-sensitive craft. Style: Fixed-shank “scoop” .

Box Anchor, Large, Offshore Boat to 40', Cabin Cruiser to 32', 25lb., 25"H x 9.5"L x 5.5"W Collapsed, Galvanized from SLIDE ANCHOR
Recommended for protected waters or beach use, this anchor’s unique shape enables it to set in most bottom types with half the rode normally needed for conventional anchors. Its fixed scoop design and narrow side panels set like a “cookie cutter” into sand, mud, grass or rock. A stabilizing bar and spring make it easy to lock the anchor open for use or collapse it for storage. Stainless-steel version is cast and polished 304 stainless. Style: Box . Material: Galvanized steel/stainless steel.

Stowaway Bag for 7lb. Anchor from FORTRESS ANCHORS
Rugged Cordura bags with Velcro fasteners are built to survive tough, regular use. Fit Fortress or Guardian anchors. Holds an anchor and 6' of chain (sold separately).

Box Anchor, XS, Offshore Boat to 18', 13lb., 18"H x 7"L x 4.5"W Collapsed, Galvanized from SLIDE ANCHOR
Recommended for protected waters or beach use, this anchor’s unique shape enables it to set in most bottom types with half the rode normally needed for conventional anchors. Its fixed scoop design and narrow side panels set like a “cookie cutter” into sand, mud, grass or rock. A stabilizing bar and spring make it easy to lock the anchor open for use or collapse it for storage. Stainless-steel version is cast and polished 304 stainless. Style: Box . Material: Galvanized steel/stainless steel.

Aluminum Anchor, 4lb., for Boats 17'–22', Replaces 6–9lb. Steel Anchor from FORTRESS ANCHORS
An easy-to-handle alternative to heavy steel anchors, Guardians feature lightweight, corrosion-resistant, aluminum-magnesium construction and a precise 32° fluke angle. Components are not anodized and are slightly smaller. But just like the Fortress, the weldless design maximizes strength and they easily disassemble for compact storage or parts replacement. Style: Pivoting aluminum fluke . Material: High tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy . Application: Sand and mud .

Aluminum Anchor, 18lb., for Boats 42'–47', Replaces 33–50lb. Steel Anchor from FORTRESS ANCHORS
An easy-to-handle alternative to heavy steel anchors, Guardians feature lightweight, corrosion-resistant, aluminum-magnesium construction and a precise 32° fluke angle. Components are not anodized and are slightly smaller. But just like the Fortress, the weldless design maximizes strength and they easily disassemble for compact storage or parts replacement. Style: Pivoting aluminum fluke . Material: High tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy . Application: Sand and mud .

47lb. Aluminum Anchor for 59–68' Boat, Replaces 70–90lb. Steel Anchor, 51"L x 41"W Stock, 30" Fluke Length from FORTRESS ANCHORS
Lightweight, fast-setting and reliable, this anchor gets fan mail Fortress anchors let you choose between two shank angles to provide outstanding holding power in two common seabed types—a 32° angle for sand, or a 45° angle for soft mud. Precisely machined interlocking components made from high tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy have no welds to weaken the metal. The alloy is extremely strong, corrosion-resistant, nonmagnetic and light. Style: Pivoting aluminum fluke .

Stowaway Bag for 10lb. Anchor from FORTRESS ANCHORS
Rugged Cordura bags with Velcro fasteners are built to survive tough, regular use. Fit Fortress or Guardian anchors. Holds an anchor and 6' of chain (sold separately).

32lb. Aluminum Anchor for 52–58' Boat, Replaces 50–65lb. Steel Anchor, 46"L x 37"W Stock, 27" Fluke Length from FORTRESS ANCHORS
Lightweight, fast-setting and reliable, this anchor gets fan mail Fortress anchors let you choose between two shank angles to provide outstanding holding power in two common seabed types—a 32° angle for sand, or a 45° angle for soft mud. Precisely machined interlocking components made from high tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy have no welds to weaken the metal. The alloy is extremely strong, corrosion-resistant, nonmagnetic and light. Style: Pivoting aluminum fluke .

44lb. (20kg) Anchor, 30'-46' (9-14m) Boat Length, 34.1"L x 17.3"W x 14.88"H from ROCNA ANCHORS
Independently tested as one of the best, Rocna anchors stand out for their holding power, setting ability and ease of use. They combine a chisel tip, roll-bar, and skids to dig in straight and bury rapidly, typically within one meter, even in thick weed and kelp. The Rocna’s folded fluke geometry resists wind and current shifts and doesn’t easily trip out upon load reversal. This means greater security for cruisers, and a lighter anchor for weight-sensitive craft. Style: Fixed-shank “scoop” .

Aluminum Anchor, 13lb., for Boats 34'–41', Replaces 19–28lb. Steel Anchor from FORTRESS ANCHORS
An easy-to-handle alternative to heavy steel anchors, Guardians feature lightweight, corrosion-resistant, aluminum-magnesium construction and a precise 32° fluke angle. Components are not anodized and are slightly smaller. But just like the Fortress, the weldless design maximizes strength and they easily disassemble for compact storage or parts replacement. Style: Pivoting aluminum fluke . Material: High tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy . Application: Sand and mud .

Aluminum Anchor, 29lb., for Boats 48'–53', Replaces 50–65lb. Steel Anchor from FORTRESS ANCHORS
An easy-to-handle alternative to heavy steel anchors, Guardians feature lightweight, corrosion-resistant, aluminum-magnesium construction and a precise 32° fluke angle. Components are not anodized and are slightly smaller. But just like the Fortress, the weldless design maximizes strength and they easily disassemble for compact storage or parts replacement. Style: Pivoting aluminum fluke . Material: High tensile aluminum-magnesium alloy . Application: Sand and mud .

Stowaway Bag for 21lb. Anchor from FORTRESS ANCHORS
Rugged Cordura bags with Velcro fasteners are built to survive tough, regular use. Fit Fortress or Guardian anchors. Holds an anchor and 6' of chain (sold separately).

Box Anchor, Small, Offshore Boat to 18'–30', Cabin Cruiser to 24', 19lb., 22"H x 8.5"L x 5"W Collapsed, Stainless from SLIDE ANCHOR
Recommended for protected waters or beach use, this anchor’s unique shape enables it to set in most bottom types with half the rode normally needed for conventional anchors. Its fixed scoop design and narrow side panels set like a “cookie cutter” into sand, mud, grass or rock. A stabilizing bar and spring make it easy to lock the anchor open for use or collapse it for storage. Stainless-steel version is cast and polished 304 stainless. Style: Box . Material: Galvanized steel/stainless steel.