The Boss anchor is specifically designed for powerboat conformity and extreme holding conditions. Use a Manson Boss to sleep easy at anchor. Manson's new patented Shackle Preventor has a one slot shank that's quickly and safely changed from a fixed shank to a sliding shank anchor by simply repositioning the Preventor®.

• FEA (finite element analysis) optimised for maximum strength
• Made from Lloyd's Register certified high tensile steel
• Shank clearance streamlined
• Ensures fast set in even the most demanding seabed conditions
• Raises holding power by forcing the flukes downwards
• Nose biased weight concentration enabled by double thickness laminate layer (DTLL) technology for fastest set possible

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