Fortress Guardian G-37 Anchor, 18 lb
- Brand:
- Fortress
- Part no:
- G-37
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Where to buy
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Specifications
- Design
- Fluke
- Size
- G-37
- Maker's sizing basis
- Boat length 42 to 47 ft (12 to 14 m)
- Material and finish
- Aluminum magnesium alloy
The Fortress Guardian G-37 is an 18 lb (8.2 kg) fluke anchor made from an aluminum magnesium alloy. It is listed for boats of 42 to 47 feet (12 to 14 m) and has a working load of 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg). The fluke angle is fixed at a single 32 degrees, and the anchor comes apart for storage. Shank length is 38 inches.
Our take
At 18 lbs (8.2 kg) in aluminum magnesium alloy, the G-37 has a weight described as easy to manage, with a 2,500 lb working load listed. The fluke angle is fixed at 32 degrees, so it cannot be adjusted.
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.