Fortress Anchors
Product Code: FX7
If you're looking for the best possible value in anchoring safety and convenience, look no further than the Fortress Aluminium Anchors. Fortress anchors are widely regarded as one of the world's best anchors. In test after test, from coast to coast and around the world, no anchor in history has consistently outperformed other anchors as much as the Fortress Anchor.
Precision machined from an aluminium alloy that's every bit as strong as steel but only half the weight, the Fortress anchors are easy to handle, rustproof, sharper, dull-edged steel anchors and will set faster and penetrate deeper into common seafloors for incredible holding power.
What makes the Fortress Anchor so superior is that it doesn't rely on weight to provide top-notch performance. This means that it is a great value for smaller boats, as it doesn't require a lot of extra weight to keep you anchored. Additionally, the aluminium construction ensures that your anchor will never rust or corrode.
All Fortress Anchors come with a Lifetime Parts Replacement Warranty, so if any anchor parts become bent or damaged, you can simply get them replaced. No hassles, no worries-- just peace of mind on the water.
Product Features:
- Superior performance
- Lightweight and easy to manage
- Rustproof and corrosion resistant
- Lifetime parts replacement and warranty
- Durable and tough anodized finish
- Adjustable 32° to 45° fluke angle
Fortress Anchors Size Selection Guide
| Boat Length | ft | 16'-27' | 28'-32' | 33'-38' | 39'-45' | 46'-51' | 52'-58' | 59'-68' | 69'-89' | 90'-150' |
| m | 5-8m | 8-10m | 10-12m | 12-14m | 14-15m | 16-18m | 18-21m | 21-27.1m | 27.4-46m | |
| Fortress Model | FX-7 | FX-11 | FX-16 | FX-23 | FX37 | FX-55 | FX-85 | FX-115 | FX-125 | |
| Weight | lb (kg) | 4 (1.8) | 7 (3.2) | 10 (4.5) | 15 (6.8) | 21 (9.5) | 32 (14.4) | 47 (21.2) | 60 (27.2) | 69 (31.1) |
| Replaces Steel Anchors | lb | 6-9 | 10-13 | 14-18 | 19-28 | 33-50 | 50-65 | 70-90 | 90-100 | 100-170 |
| kg | 3-4 | 5-6 | 6-8 | 9-13 | 15-23 | 23-29 | 32-41 | 42-44 | 45-77 | |
| HOLDING POWER | ||||||||||
| Working Load | lb | 700 | 900 | 1,250 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 5,250 | 6,000 | 6,750 |
| kg | 318 | 408 | 567 | 907 | 1,361 | 1,814 | 2,381 | 2,721 | 3,062 | |
| 32° Hard Sanding Holding | lb | 2,800 | 3,600 | 5,000 | 8,000 | 12,000 | 16,000 | 21,000 | 24,000 | 27,000 |
| kg | 1,270 | 1,633 | 2,268 | 3,629 | 5,443 | 7,258 | 9,526 | 10,886 | 12,247 | |
| 45° Soft Mud Holding | lb | 840 | 1,080 | 1,500 | 2,400 | 3,600 | 4,800 | 6,300 | 7,200 | 8,100 |
| kg | 381 | 490 | 680 | 1,089 | 1,633 | 2,177 | 2,858 | 3,265 | 3,674 | |
| 32° Soft Mud Holding | lb | 420 | 540 | 750 | 1,200 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 3,150 | 3,600 | 4,050 |
| kg | 191 | 245 | 340 | 544 | 816 | 1,089 | 1,429 | 1,633 | 1,837 | |
| DIMENSIONS | ||||||||||
| "A" Shank Length | in (mm) | 24" (610) | 27" (686) | 31" (787) | 36" (914) | 40" (1,016) | 46" (1,168) | 51" (1,295) | 51" (1295) | 56" (1,422) |
| "B" Fluke Length | in (mm) | 14" (356) | 16" (406) | 18" (457) | 21" (533) | 24" (610) | 27" (686) | 30" (762) | 33" (838) | 33" (838) |
| "C" Stock Length | in (mm) | 19" (483) | 22" (559) | 25" (635) | 29" (737) | 32" (813) | 37" (940) | 41" (1,041) | 45" (1,143) | 45" (1,143) |
| SUPPORT HARDWARE | ||||||||||
| Proof Coil Chain | in (mm) | 3/16" (5) | 1/4" (6) | 5/16" (8) | 3/8" (9) | 3/8" (9) | 1/2" (13) | 1/2" (13) | 1/2" (13) | 1/2" (13) |
| Nylon Rope ** | in (mm) | 3/8" (9) | 3/8" (9) | 1/2" (13) | 5/8" (16) | 3/4" (19) | 7/8" (22) | 1" (25) | 1 1/4" (32) | 1 1/4" (32) |
| Shackle Size | in (mm) | 1/4" (6) | 1/4" (6) | 5/16" (8) | 3/8" (10) | 7/16" (12) | 1/2" (12) | 5/8" (16) | 5/8" (16) | 5/8" (16) |
How to Set a your Fortress Anchor
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