Lewmar DTX Stainless Anchor, 14 lb
- Brand:
- Lewmar
- Part no:
- 0057206
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Size
- 14 lb
- Material and finish
- 316 stainless steel
- Warranty
- 3 years against breakage
Lewmar's DTX is a 316 stainless steel anchor based on the Delta design. This 14 lb size is sized by the maker for boats up to 20 ft, with 1/4 inch HT/G4 chain. Lead ballast sits in the tip and the shaft has a profile aimed at fast setting. It is certified to the Lloyd's Ordinary Holding Power standard and guaranteed for 3 years against breakage.
Our take
Lead ballast in the tip and a shaft profile made for fast setting are the working parts of this 14 lb DTX. It is 316 stainless, sized by the maker for boats up to 20 ft on 1/4 inch HT/G4 chain, and guaranteed for 3 years 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.