Lewmar DTX 55 lb Stainless Anchor
- Brand:
- Lewmar
- Part no:
- 0057225
Where to buy
Specifications
- Design
- Delta-based
- Size
- 55 lb
- Maker's sizing basis
- Typical boat length 46 - 56 ft
- Material and finish
- 316 stainless steel
- Warranty
- 3 years against breakage
The Lewmar DTX is a 316 stainless steel anchor based on the Delta design, here in the 55 lb size paired with 3/8 inch HT/G4 chain. Lewmar lists it for boats typically 46 to 56 ft long. A lead ballast sits encased in the tip, and the shaft profile is shaped for fast setting. The anchor carries a 3-year guarantee against breakage.
Our take
Lewmar puts lead ballast in the tip of the DTX to set its center of gravity, and the anchor is made from 316 stainless, which the maker credits with exceptional corrosion resistance. The 55 lb size is listed for 46 to 56 ft boats, with a 3-year guarantee against breakage.
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.