Marine HHP Danforth Anchor

Danforth Anchors For Sale

The Danforth anchor, widely recognized and relied upon in offshore, dredging, and shipping sectors, is renowned for its high holding power. This fluke anchor features a shank made of high-strength steel and strong, wide flukes. To ensure long-lasting protection, it can be hot-dipped galvanized. The danforth anchor’s lightweight and compact flat design facilitate easy retrieval and storage. Its adjustable shank/fluke angle, ranging from 32° to 45°, enhances holding capability across various sea bottoms, including hard sand and soft mud.

The Features Of HHP Danforth Anchor

• High holding power and durability.
• Excellent stability and long-lasting corrosion resistance.
• HHP Danforth anchor as a fluke anchor, is designed for sand and mud.
• With regards to its fluke anchor design, the shank/fluke angle can be adjusted to 32° and 45°, resulting in an enhanced holding capability.
• Easy to retrieve and store.

Marine Danforth Anchor Size Guide

• 4-5 lb anchor: small boat anchor for dinghies, kayaks, and canoes. When using a small boat anchor like 5 lb anchor, it’s important to consider factors such as wind, current, and the size of your boat. In mild conditions, a 5 lb anchor can effectively hold a small boat in place. However, in more challenging conditions or if your boat is larger or has significant windage, you may need a large size danforth anchor to anchor your boat.
• 8-10 lb anchor: A small boat anchor used for fishing boats and recreational watercraft. With its slightly increased weight compared to a 5 lb anchor, it provides enhanced holding power and reliability for boats of this size and weight category.
• 13-18 lb anchor: Suitable for moderate-sized boats, including small sailboats and mid-sized powerboats, ensuring secure anchoring in various conditions. The 16 lb Danforth anchor is widely recognized as a popular choice in this anchor size category, its weight allows for efficient penetration into different bottom types, including sand, mud, and mixed substrates, ensuring a secure hold in diverse anchoring conditions.
• 22-33 lb anchor:  Designed for larger sailboats and powerboats up to 30 feet in length, providing the necessary holding power for their increased size.
• 44-66 lb anchor: These Danforth anchor sizes are designed for larger sailboats and powerboats ranging from 30 to 40 feet in length. With its weight and design, this ship anchor offers a secure anchor hold in diverse conditions. Whether you’re dealing with moderate winds or varying bottom types, this anchor size provides reliable anchoring capability for boats of this size range.
• 88-132 lb anchor: This Danforth anchor is a type of ship anchor, used for larger vessels, including larger sailboats and motor yachts. These Danforth anchor sizes are particularly beneficial for larger vessels that may face stronger winds, currents, and tidal movements. It offers the necessary stability to keep the boat safely anchored, minimizing the risk of drifting or dragging.
• 176-264 lb anchor: Large ship anchor for commercial vessels, larger yachts, and vessels over 50 feet in length, this fluke anchor is designed to provide exceptional holding power. They are specifically engineered to meet the demands of larger applications, offering reliable anchoring even in more demanding conditions.
• 352-440 lb anchor: These Danforth anchor sizes range are specifically designed to meet the demands of extremely large vessels and commercial applications. With their substantial weight and robust construction, they offer unparalleled holding power and reliability in even the most challenging anchoring conditions.

HHP Fluke Style Marine Anchor Drawing

Danforth Anchor Size Chart

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