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
      • Lewmar Stainless Steel Epsilon Anchor
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        Lewmar Stainless Steel Epsilon Anchor

        $688.84
        $598.99

        Lewmar Stainless Steel Epsilon 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...

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      • Lewmar Stainless Steel Delta Anchor
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        Lewmar Stainless Steel Delta Anchor

        $1,025.79
        $891.99

        Lewmar Stainless Steel 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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      • Lewmar CQR Galvanized Anchor
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        Lewmar CQR Galvanized Anchor

        $271.39
        $235.99

        Lewmar CQR Galvanized Anchor The CQR Anchor from Lewmar has gained legendary status due to its superior performance. The fluke remains set and stable even in bad conditions due to the hinged shank going with the flow of the water. The plow shaped fluke...

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      • Gen3 Marine Slip Ring Anchor Kit
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        Gen3 Marine Slip Ring Anchor Kit

        $68.99
        $44.99

        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Slip Ring Anchor Kit The Gen3 Marine Slip Ring Anchor Kit is a convenient all-in-one kit that includes a slip ring anchor, chain, shackles, and anchor line. Gen3 Marine's slip ring anchor is a fluke-style anchor with a sliding...

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      • Gen3 Marine Galvanized Folding Grapnel Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Folding Grapnel Anchor

        $17.99
        $14.99

        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Folding Grapnel Anchor The Gen3 Marine Grapnel Anchor comes with a unique four-pronged design that allows it to snag on different objects along the bottom floor. This makes the grapnel anchor the perfect choice for securing your...

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      • Gen3 Marine Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit
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        Gen3 Marine Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit

        $36.49
        $16.99

        Gen3 Marine Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit The unique design of Gen3’s Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit sets it apart from other anchors. This anchor’s four-pronged design makes it easier to secure your vessel where it can snag onto objects. Bottoms...

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      • Gen3 Marine Sand Anchor Kit
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        Gen3 Marine PWC Sand Anchor Kit

        $24.49
        $14.99

        Gen3 Marine Sand Anchor Kit The Gen3 Marine Sand Anchor Kit is ideal for anchoring your small boat or personal watercraft in shallow water. This anchor kit is quick, convenient, portable, and keeps you in place. All you need to do is put sand or rocks...

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      • Gen3 Marine Beach Anchor Kit
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        Gen3 Marine PWC Beach Anchor Kit

        $22.99
        $8.99

        Gen3 Marine Beach Anchor Kit Gen 3’s new Marine Beach Anchor Kit is perfect for anchoring in shallow water or right off the beach. Because of its portable and easy to use design, this anchor kit is a great choice for securing your personal...

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      • Gen3 Marine Stainless Plow Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Stainless Plow Anchor

        $199.99
        $99.99

        Gen3 Marine Stainless Plow Anchor The days of worrying about wind and tide changes altering the position of your anchor are over with the Gen3 Marine Stainless Plow Anchor. This self-launching plow anchor comes in a sleek, corrosion resistant, stainless...

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      • Gen3 Marine Plow Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Plow Anchor

        $39.99

        Gen3 Marine Galvanized Plow Anchor Gen3 Marine’s Plow Anchor makes your anchoring experience easier with its innovative self-launching design. The plow anchor’s low center of gravity, shank profile, and ballasted tip allows it to set itself...

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      • Gen3 Marine Slip-Ring Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Slip-Ring Anchor

        $16.49

        Gen3 Marine Slip-Ring Anchor The days of tugging on your snagged anchor have come to an end with Gen3 Marine’s Slip-Ring Anchor. This slip-ring design allows the chain to slide towards the fluke, making it easier for you to retrieve where snagging...

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      • Gen3 Marine Fluke Anchor
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        Gen3 Marine Fluke Anchor

        $33.49
        $19.99

        Gen3 Marine Fluke Anchor Gen3 Marine’s Fluke Anchor has the traditional and trusted holding power of Fluke Anchors. With their hot dipped Galvanized finish and wide flukes, these anchors will provide a strong hold that lasts. Additionally, the...

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      • Hooker Quik-Set Galvanized Slip-Ring Anchor Kit
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        Hooker Quik-Set Galvanized Slip-Ring Anchor Kit

        $60.49

        Hooker Quik-Set Galvanized Slip-Ring Anchor Kit A new innovative design in economically priced anchors, the Hooker Quik-Set anchor has 50% more holding power and the appearance of an anchor costing much, much more. Refer to the picture and you'll see...

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      • Minn Kota Raptor Bluetooth Stomp Switch
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        Minn Kota Raptor Bluetooth Stomp Switch

        $109.99
        $102.99

        Raptor/Talon Bluetooth Stomp Switch The Raptor and Talon Wireless Stomp Switch allows for hands free control of your Minn Kota shallow water anchor. Control one or two anchors independently or simultaneously. Large target, individually mountable arrow...

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      • Minn Kota Raptor Direct Mount Angle Bracket - White
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        Minn Kota Raptor Direct Mount Angle Bracket - White

        $109.99
        $97.99

        Raptor Direct Mount Angle Bracket - WhiteMaximizes holding power in direct transom mounting applications by providing the optimal angle for Raptor deployment.Features:Light weight, single-piece aluminum construction for superior strengthPowder coated...

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      • Minn Kota 3" Raptor Setback Bracket - White
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        Minn Kota White 3" Raptor Setback Bracket

        $99.99
        $94.99

        3" Raptor Setback Bracket - WhiteProvides 3” of additional setback to all mounting applications where specific clearances are required for Raptor Shallow Water Anchors.Features:Light weight, single-piece aluminum construction for superior...

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      • Minn Kota 3" Raptor Setback Bracket - Black
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        Minn Kota Black 3" Raptor Setback Bracket

        $99.99
        $94.99

        3" Raptor Setback Bracket - BlackProvides 3” of additional setback to all mounting applications where specific clearances are required for Raptor Shallow Water Anchors.Features:Light weight, single-piece aluminum construction for superior...

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      • Minn Kota 6" Raptor Jack Plate Adapter - Starboard - White
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        Minn Kota White 6" Raptor Jack Plate Adapter - Starboard

        $279.99

        Raptor Jack Plate Adapter - Starboard - 2" Setback - 6" Rise - WhiteMounts directly to your jack plate on the starboard side of your boat providing 6 inches of vertical rise for Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchors.Features:Adds 6 inches of vertical...

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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.