Lewmar DTX Stainless Anchor, 44 lb
- Brand:
- Lewmar
- Part no:
- 0057220
Where to buy
Specifications
- Design
- Delta-based
- Size
- 44 lb
- Material and finish
- 316 stainless steel
- Warranty
- 3 years against breakage
The Lewmar DTX is a 44 lb anchor made from 316 stainless steel, based on the Delta anchor design. Lead ballast is encapsulated in the tip, and the shaft profile is shaped for fast setting. The maker gives 38 to 48 ft as the typical boat length, with 3/8 in HT/G4 chain. Every DTX is certified to the Lloyd's Ordinary Holding Power standard and carries a 3 year guarantee against breakage.
Our take
The lead ballast in the tip and the shaft profile are what the maker credits for fast setting on this 44 lb DTX. It is sized for 38 to 48 ft boats on 3/8 in HT/G4 chain, 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.