Danforth Fluke Anchors – Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel

The Danforth anchor is one of the most trusted lightweight anchors, renowned for its high holding power-to-weight ratio. Its design features a pair of wide flat flukes hinged to a long shank and a stabilizing stock (crossbar) at the crown. When deployed, the flukes pivot downward into the seabed and bury deeply, creating a very secure hold especially in soft bottoms like sand or mud. Once set, a properly sized Danforth can resist substantial pulling forces, keeping your boat safely anchored. Made from tough steel that’s been hot-dip galvanized, our Danforth anchors resist rust and maintain their strength season after season. They are easy to handle due to their relatively light weight and can often be disassembled or laid flat for convenient storage. This makes them popular not only as primary anchors on small to medium boats but also as secondary or storm anchors on larger vessels. It’s worth noting that Danforth anchors perform best in sand and mud; in heavy grass, rock, or coral they may not set as effectively. However, for the majority of typical anchoring needs, the Danforth’s quick-setting performance and reliability have made it a classic choice. From calm coves to breezy afternoons, a Danforth anchor helps ensure your boat stays put with confidence.