Lewmar Galvanized Claw Anchor, 16.5 lb
- Brand:
- Lewmar
- Part no:
- 0057907
Image: Marine Parts Source
Where to buy
Specifications
- Design
- Claw
- Size
- 16.5 lb
The Lewmar claw anchor in the 16.5 lb size is listed for boats of 22 to 28 ft. It is a galvanized steel anchor cast as a single piece, and the maker describes it as self-righting, quick to set and able to hold in a variety of seabeds. The pattern follows anchors used on North Sea oil rigs. It resets when the pull comes from a new direction, and it can be stowed on a bow roller.
Our take
This Lewmar claw is cast in one piece, so there are no welds or joints in the anchor body. It resets quickly when the pull changes direction, which is the useful trait when the boat swings, and it is stowable on a bow roller.
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.