Fortress FX-115 Anchor, 60 lb
- Brand:
- Fortress
- Part no:
- FX-115
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Specifications
- Bottoms the maker names
- Common bottoms, soft mud
- Warranty
- Lifetime parts replacement
The Fortress FX-115 is a 60 lb (27.2 kg) fluke anchor made from aluminum magnesium alloy. Its shank is 51 inches long, and it can be taken apart for storage. The maker lists a working load of 6,000 lb and a boat size of 69 to 89 feet. The fluke angle is adjustable, 32 degrees for common bottoms and 45 degrees for soft mud. Fortress backs it with a lifetime parts replacement warranty.
Our take
The FX-115 is a 60 lb aluminum magnesium alloy anchor rated by the maker for boats of 69 to 89 feet, with a 6,000 lb working load. The 32 and 45 degree fluke settings let you match it to common bottoms or soft mud, and it breaks down for stowage.
From our buying guide
The Coast Guard does not regulate anchors, so no anchor carries its approval. Each maker sizes on its own assumptions, so a size on one chart does not translate to another.
Check before you buy:
- You know what wind the maker's chart assumes. Rocna's assumes 50 knots and Fortress's 30 knots.
- It fits your bow, since makers say some designs fit bow rollers, bow pulpits or bowsprits better.
- The type suits your bottom. A Coast Guard Auxiliary article says the right type depends a lot on your boat, your anchoring and the make-up of the bottom.