Boat Anchors

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Claw Anchors

Claw Anchors
Fluke Anchors

Fluke Anchors
Grapnel Anchors

Grapnel Anchors
Mushroom Anchors

Mushroom Anchors
Navy Anchors

Navy Anchors
Plow Anchors

Plow Anchors
PWC Anchors

PWC Anchors
Lake & River Anchors

Lake & River Anchors
Slip-Ring Anchors

Slip-Ring Anchors
Shallow Water Anchors

Shallow Water Anchors
      • Gen3 Marine Folding Box Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Steel Folding Box Anchor

        $91.99
        $49.99

        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Steel Folding Box Anchor, 3 Sizes for Boats up to 40 ft Say goodbye to frustrating anchoring experiences with Gen3 Marine's new Box Anchor. This galvanized folding anchor is available in three sizes, suitable for boats up to 40...

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      • Fortress Marine Guardian Anchor
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        Fortress Marine Guardian Anchor

        $59.21
        $51.49

        Fortress Marine Guardian Anchor The Fortress Guardian Anchor provides excellent quality and reliable performance, but at a more affordable price. Made from the same high tensile, corrosion-resistant aluminum magnesium alloy and manufacturing precision...

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      • Danforth Fluke Anchor
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        Danforth Fluke Anchor

        $50.01
        $43.49

        Standard Galvanized Danforth Fluke Anchor Danforth Anchors are the world's most trusted marine anchors, used by boaters on a variety of crafts. This Danforth fluke anchor has the traditional, superior holding power that has always been associated with...

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      • Gen3 Marine Stainless Steel Folding Box Anchor - Put together with fluke up
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        Gen3 Marine Stainless Steel Folding Box Anchor

        $139.99
        $104.99

        Gen3 Marine Stainless Steel Folding Box Anchor The frustration of anchoring will be a thing of the past with Gen3 Marine’s new Box Anchors. These non-polished stainless steel folding anchors come in three convenient sizes and are effective when...

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      • Gen3 Marine Fluke Anchor Kit
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        Gen3 Marine Fluke Anchor Kit

        $89.99
        $59.99

        Gen3 Marine Fluke Anchor Kit The Gen3 Marine Fluke Anchor Kit is a convenient anchoring kit that includes a galvanized fluke anchor, anchor chain and shackles, and 100' of anchor line. The included Gen3 Marine fluke anchor features a hot dipped...

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      • Super Hooker Fluke Anchor Kit
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        Super Hooker Fluke Anchor Kit

        $95.95

        Tie Down Engineering Super Hooker Boat Anchor Kit When looking for a fluke anchor kit, Tie Down’s Super Hooker anchor is a solid choice. These anchors are well made, strong, and feature a hot-dipped galvanized finish. Their strong wide flukes...

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      • Super Hooker Galvanized Fluke Style Anchor
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        Super Hooker Galvanized Fluke Style Anchor

        $43.49
        $32.49

        Super Hooker Galvanized Fluke Style Anchor The Super Hooker anchor is a good choice for your anchoring needs. This lightweight, hot dipped galvanized Super Hooker anchor has strong wide flukes that penetrate quickly and firmly for maximum holding power...

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      • Lewmar Marine Galvanized Claw Anchor
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        Lewmar Claw Anchor Galvanized

        $43.49
        $32.99

        Lewmar Galvanized Claw Anchor Lewmar Galvanized Claw Anchors are a durable, economical choice for boaters anchoring in mud, sand, and rocky bottoms. Modeled after anchors used to secure oil rigs in the North Sea, Lewmar's Claw anchors set effortlessly...

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      • Delta Anchor
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        Lewmar Galvanized Delta Anchor

        $142.59
        $123.99

        Lewmar Galvanized Delta Anchor Lewmar has been manufacturing products since 1946 to help make spending time out on the water as stress-free as possible. They are committed to implementing the latest advances in technology for their marine products...

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      • Greenfield Vinyl Coated Richter Anchor
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        Greenfield Vinyl Coated Richter Anchor

        $98.31
        $85.49

        Greenfield Vinyl Coated Richter Anchor The Greenfield Vinyl Coated Richter Anchor is the ultimate in high performance anchors for nearly all applications and conditions. It offers the weight of a river anchor, the penetration of a grapnel anchor, and...

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      • Gen3 Marine 10lb Beach Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine 10lb Beach Anchor

        $47.49
        $37.49

        Gen3 Marine 10lb Beach Anchor This spike anchor is designed to give you excellent holding power on shore. The padded handle is used to help drive the angled iron spike into soft or hard packed shores. Once the spike anchor is in place tie your line to...

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      • Gen3 Marine 6lb Spike Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine 6lb Beach Anchor

        $39.99
        $31.49

        Gen3 Marine 6lb Beach Anchor This spike anchor is designed to give you excellent holding power on shore. The padded handle is used to help drive the angled iron spike into soft or hard packed shores. Once the spike anchor is in place tie your line to...

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      • Gen3 Marine Vinyl Coated Mushroom Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Vinyl Coated Mushroom Anchor

        $21.49
        $16.99

        Gen3 Marine Vinyl Coated Mushroom Anchor This Gen3 Marine Mushroom Anchor is perfect for boaters due its compact design and ease of use. Gen3 mushroom anchors are constructed of cast iron and are coated with a heavy-duty, long-lasting vinyl. The...

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      • Gen3 Marine Galvanized Claw Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Claw Anchor

        $77.99
        $23.49

        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Claw Anchor The Gen3 Marine claw anchor is an economical choice that boaters can trust in a variety of environments. Constructed from marine grade steel that is cast in a single piece for excellent durability. the hot dipped...

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      • Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor - Black
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        Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor

        $1,978.80
        $1,649.00

        Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor The Axis anchor is designed to secure your boat in as little as 7' of water. The 12V electric system allows for quick and quiet operation when deploying your anchor. With a push of a button the anchor spike will deploy...

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      • Aquaglide Complete Anchor Bag 585324103
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        Aquaglide Complete Anchor Bag 585324103

        $99.99

        Aquaglide Complete Anchor Bag 585324103 This Lakefront Anchor Bag is a heavy duty complete anchor system for Aquaglide's Lakefront aqua park items. It is a sturdy 1000d 31oz Duratex bag that is filled with sand. It will not damage any of your...

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      • Minn Kota Raptor Bundle Pair - 8' Silver Shallow Water Anchors w\/Active Anchoring Footswitch Included
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        Minn Kota Raptor Bundle Pair - 8' Silver Shallow Water Anchors w/Active Anchoring Footswitch Included

        $3,779.99

        Kota Raptor Bundle Pair - 8' Silver Shallow Water Anchors with Active Anchoring & Footswitch Included Bundle Includes: (2) Minn Kota Raptor 8' Shallow Water Anchor with Active Anchoring - Silver (1) Minn Kota Raptor Wireless Footswitch –...

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      Boat Anchors: Crucial Boating Equipment

      Anchors are an essential piece of boating gear that helps secure your vessel and provide stability while you enjoy your time out on the water. Selecting an adequate boat anchor keeps your boat from drifting in the currents or from the wind.

      There are several factors to take into consideration when choosing a boat anchor. Water conditions can play a big role when selecting where and how to anchor. The seabed condition can be a crucial factor in which anchor will have the strongest holding power.

      Different Boat Anchors and Strong Points

      Each anchor type offers unique advantages that will enhance your boating experience by increasing vessel stability. It is best to understand the strengths of each when choosing the right boat anchor.

      Anchoring should feel effortless once you have all the appropriate equipment. BoatUS foundation notes that using the anchor suited for the specific conditions you are in will increase the anchoring effectiveness.

      Picture of a galvanized Danforth Anchor also known as a Fluke anchor       Picture of a galvanized Bruce anchor also known as a claw anchor       Picture of a galvanized Plow anchor from Gen3 Marine

      Danforth anchors, also known as Fluke anchors, are lightweight yet sturdy anchors. Their flat, pointed design enables them to dig in quickly while remaining secure over time. One of the most trusted marine anchors is Danforth Fluke Anchors, a traditional choice with supreme holding power.

      		      

      Bruce Anchors, nicknamed Claw anchors due to their look. Are a newer anchor style that is quickly rising in popularity thanks to its superior grip that helps prevent drift. Lewmar is a longstanding marine company that offers high quality Galvanized Claw Anchors at economical prices.

      		      

      A Plow anchor gets its name from its unique shape that ensures maximum holding power in adverse conditions. When bottom conditions are rough this is your anchor of choice. Gen3 Marine offers high quality plow anchors at reasonable prices.
                       

       

      Picture of a galvanized Box anchor by Gen3 Marine

      		      

      Picture of a Greenfield Mushroom Anchor

      		      

      Picture of a Minn Kota Shallow Water Anchor

      Box Anchors are ideal for smaller vessels that are anchoring in soft bottom conditions like sand. Gen3 Marine Box Anchors scrape along the bottom, filling the anchor box with sand to create weight to both slow your speed and hold you in place. They even offer a stainless steel box anchor for outstanding durability in marine environments.

      		      

      Mushroom Anchors are robust anchors, ideal for permanent or temporary mooring on soft seabeds. Once they hit the bottom, they sink deep with sand and sediment filling the anchor basin to ensure secure anchorage under any circumstance. Greenfield offers river anchors perfect for small craft, including kayaks and canoes.

      		      

      Anchoring can be tricky, that’s where a shallow water anchor can give you the perfect amount of control and hold in shallow water conditions. These compact anchors use electricity to drive the post deep into the seabed. Bass Boats will love the advanced tech packed into Minn Kota shallow water anchors.

      How to Select a Boat Anchor Based on Bed Conditions

      When choosing a boat anchor, don’t just consider the price. You need to consider your boat design and more importantly where and when you will be cruising.

      Water conditions and seabed composition can play a huge role in which boat anchor best suits your needs. Keep in mind too the type of water you will be in. Salt, fresh, and brackish water require different anchor types to help prevent accelerated corrosion.

      Soft sandy seabeds require an anchor that can dig in and use the sand to help hold your boat steady. In calm conditions a mushroom anchor, Danforth anchor, or box anchor will excel in holding your vessel in place. When in rougher conditions consider using a plow anchor for maximum holding power. Muddy beds are often soft and require anchors with wide flukes to maximize holding power. Smaller vessels may find a river anchor as the perfect solution for holding your vessel where you want it. When dealing with a rocky seabed, you might find it easy to find a hold but there’s always a risk of the anchor or anchor chain getting stuck under a heavy rock. A Bruce anchor or claw anchor will provide great holding power in rockier substrates. Smaller vessels may find a grapnel anchor an ideal compact anchoring solution.

      How to Maintain your Boat Anchor

      Constructed from solid metal, boat anchors seem like an indestructible piece of boating equipment. While this may be true, it is important to maintain your boat anchor and all anchoring components.

      Check your anchor chain and rode for signs of wear, this could be frayed lines or corrosion that can compromise your boat gear’s integrity. It is important to replace damaged gear as noticed to prevent any issues that ruin your time on the water.

      After every use boat washdown kit to clean salt or debris from your anchor and prevent any marine growth or sediment accumulation.

      Anchor maintenance should be seen as proactive measure, because when anchoring gear fails, it’s never at a convenient time.

      Advanced Anchoring Techniques

      A stuck anchor is a new boater’s worst nightmare. But don’t worry, we here at Wholesale Marine are happy to help give some tips to get out of this sticky situation.

      Furthermore, the ratio between your anchor line length and water depth, this is called scope, plays a key part in ensuring your anchor is properly set. A good rule of thumb is a 7:1 scope, this for every 1 foot of water depth you should use 7 feet of rode. So, anchoring in 10 feet of water it is recommended to pay out 70 feet of anchor line.

      When man first set sail they used whatever heavy rock or item they could find to anchor. In the modern-day technology has revolutionized boat anchoring with innovations that make anchoring easier than ever.

      These new technologies make anchoring simple and increases boater safety. Anchor alarms uses GPS monitoring to alert you if your boat or anchor moves out of a perimeter you create.

      An anchor windlass is a key element of a modern anchoring system. These devices are engineered to manage lowering or hoisting an anchor from the water with the push of a button.

      Wholesale Marine has the right boat anchor for every boating condition. Regardless of the type of boat or the water conditions you encounter, we are here to help you select the right boat anchor. Call us today at 877-388-2628 and we will weigh the possibilities for you. We are here from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST Monday through Friday. Ask about our Captain’s Club Rewards Program for additional discounts every time you shop at Wholesale Marine.