Lewmar Claw Anchor 12 lb (HKG-S12)
- Brand:
- Lewmar
- Part no:
- HKG-S12
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Where to buy
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Specifications
- Size
- 12 lb
- Maker's sizing basis
- Boats up to 32 ft
- Material and finish
- Steel
The Lewmar HKG-S12 is a 12 pound steel anchor from the Claw range, rated by the maker for boats up to 32 feet. It is listed as suitable for various sea beds and can be stowed on a bow roller. It ships without chain or shackle. The maker gives it a limited 3 year warranty.
Our take
The HKG-S12 weighs 12 pounds and the maker rates it for boats up to 32 feet, so treat that length as the limit. It comes with no chain or shackle, which means the rode and connection are yours to sort out.
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.