What size Anchor

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What size Anchor

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I have 44 foot Trojan Clevis pin broke n down the anchor went. Now I need another one. What size do I need and best place to get. Thanks
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Danforth has charts for their standard and high-tensile anchors. They are great anchors There are many copies of them while cheaper don't work as well. So if you like that type make sure its a Danforth brand, not just a Danforth type. Of course, there are other styles that people like and work well.

https://danforthanchors.com/

Sail boaters seem to like the Rocnas
https://rocna.com/fitment-guide/
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What about the Fortress FX. Series anchors. Got a guy at the dock trying to sell me one
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The reviews are good and I have heard some good things, But no personal experience. Make sure it's sized right they should have a chart on their site.
Have to ask why is he selling it?
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We did a 44lb Rocna Vulcan on our 12 meter Sedan
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Pcravens wrote: Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:19 pm I have 44 foot Trojan Clevis pin broke n down the anchor went. Now I need another one. What size do I need and best place to get. Thanks
If you haven't got a new anchor yet, be sure to pay attention to the type of bottom to which you'll be doing most of your boating, and get an anchor to suit. My Fortress works great in Chesapeake Bay mud. Take a look at what your neighbors have.
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