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Anchors

Janet

According to Statista, in 2022 there were 11.9 million documented and registered boats in the USA. Meanwhile according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in 2022 there were 8 hurricanes (2 deemed major), 14 named storms and 2 tropical depressions.

Whether operating a commercial or recreational vessel, it’s probable that you have or will anchor for a few hours or overnights. It’s important that your anchor is properly fitted to your vessel (boat size and hull type) as it digs into the water floor bottom. Anchors vary widely by conditions, intended use, prices, purpose, shape, size and weight.

In alphabetical order by brand, popular amongst recreational boaters are:

Bruce

  • Belgium Made
  • Claw Shape
  • Beds: Coral, Mud, Rock & Sand
  • Multiple Size Options
  • Prices: $34 – $399 
  • Up to 60′ Vessel

Danforth

  • Beds: Hard Sand & Mud
  • Multiple Size Options
  • Prices: $38 – $5,096
  • Triangular Design
  • Up to 49′ Vessel
  • USA Made

Delta

  • Beds: Clay, Mud & Sand
  • Multiple Size Options
  • One Piece Design
  • Price: $799 – $7,706
  • Scotland Made
  • Up to 70′ Vessel

Fortress

  • Adjustable Angles
  • Aluminium
  • Light Design
  • Multiple Models
  • Price: $107 – $2,350
  • Up to 30 Knot Winds
  • Up to 150′ Vessel
  • USA Made
  • Used by the USA Coast Guard & Navy

Manson Supreme

  • All Seabeds
  • New Zealand Made
  • Prices: $135 – $4,500
  • Roll Bar
  • Up to 70′ Vessel

Mantus

  • Beds: Grassy & Hard
  • China Made
  • Prices: $191 – $2004
  • Stowable

Northill

  • All Seabeds
  • Folds Flat
  • Prices: $171 – $299
  • USA Made

Ronca

  • Beds: Clay, Grassy, Mud & Sand
  • China Made
  • Prices: $230 – $16,039
  • Up to 110′ Vessel

Scara Excel

  • Australia Made

Spade

  • Aluminum, Galvanized Steel & Stainless Steel
  • Prices: $167 – $6,479
  • Same Size (10)
  • Up to 150′ Vessel
  • USA Made

Ultra

  • Handmade
  • Prices: $749 – $13,739
  • Turkey Made
  • Up to 164′ Vessel

Onboard M/V Soul Mates we have a Ronca bow anchor. Only awoken once with notification of a dragging anchor. We’ve always been at anchorage with an unexpected storm with 60 mile winds without any issues.

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Readers should perform their own vigilant research and consult with an expert accordingly. 

Hi, I’m Janet

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