Fortress Guardian G-11 Fluke Anchor, 5 lb
- Brand:
- Fortress
- Part no:
- G-11
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Design
- Fluke
- Size
- G-11
- Maker's sizing basis
- Boat length 23' to 27' (7 to 8 M)
- Material and finish
- Aluminum magnesium alloy
The Guardian G-11 is a 5 lbs (2.26 kg) fluke anchor made of aluminum magnesium alloy. Fortress sizes it for boats of 23' to 27' (7 to 8 M), with a working load of 750 lbs (340 kg). The fluke angle is fixed at 32 degrees. The shank is 25" (635mm) long, and the anchor can be assembled and taken apart for storage.
Our take
The G-11 has a 750 lb working load at only 5 lbs, and it takes apart for storage, so it is easy to stow aboard. The fluke angle is fixed at 32 degrees, so there is no adjustment to make for different bottoms.
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.