Fortress FX-7 Complete Anchor System

Fortress FX-7 Complete Anchor System

For boats 16'-27'

Includes:

• FX-7 Fluke Anchor
• 250' of 3/8" Rope
• 1/4" Shackle
• 15' of G-30 1/4" Chain

In test after test, from coast to coast and from around the world, no anchor in history has been called “The World’s Best Anchor” by more boaters and respected marine experts than Fortress...and for good reason. Years of research and development, high-tech materials and manufacturing and thousands of real world tests are your assurance of performance, quality, and value. Fortress weighs only half as much as heavier steel anchors and yet outperforms them all. Why? Because the Fortress design does not depend upon weight to provide world class performance. All this adds up to your best value in anchoring safety and convenience. Fortress anchors are precision-machined from a high-tensile, corrosion-resistant, aluminum magnesium alloy, and are sharper and able to penetrate faster and deeper into most common sea bottoms than heavier, dull-edged traditional steel anchors which weigh 50% more or even greater.

Features:

• Precision-machined from an aluminum alloy that is as strong as steel, but only half the weight.
• Easy to manage weight, Rustproof, Sharper than heavy, dull-edged steel anchors
• Will set faster and penetrate deeper into common sea bottoms for incredible holding power
• Can be disassembled - Excellent as a spare or storm anchor
• Lifetime Parts Replacement Warranty with Fortress
• Adjustable 32° to 45° fluke angle - Exclusive and patented feature which dramatically increases holding power in problem soft mud bottoms
• Tough anodized finish - Handsome and durable appearance - Corrosion resistant

Boat size recommendations are for boats of average windage and proportions in 30 knots of wind, average bottom conditions, and moderate protection from open seas. Remember that the loads in 42 knots of wind are twice as much as in 30 knots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fortress FX-7 Complete Anchor System designed for?

The Fortress FX-7 Complete Anchor System is designed for boats 16'-27' and includes the FX-7 Fluke Anchor, 250' of 3/8" rope, a 1/4" shackle, and 15' of G-30 1/4" chain. The system provides the primary components needed for anchoring without requiring separate selection of the anchor, rope, and chain.

What is included with the Fortress FX-7 Complete Anchor System?

The complete system includes one FX-7 Fluke Anchor, 250 feet of 3/8" rope, one 1/4" shackle, and 15 feet of G-30 1/4" chain. These components are supplied together as a complete anchoring system for the specified boat size range.

What makes the Fortress FX-7 anchor lightweight compared with traditional steel anchors?

The Fortress FX-7 is precision-machined from a high-tensile, corrosion-resistant aluminum magnesium alloy. According to the product description, the aluminum alloy is as strong as steel while weighing about half as much, making the anchor easier to manage than heavier traditional steel anchors.

Can the Fortress FX-7 fluke angle be adjusted?

Yes. The Fortress FX-7 features an adjustable fluke angle from 32° to 45°. This patented design feature is intended to increase holding power in problem soft mud bottoms, allowing the fluke angle to be adjusted for those conditions.

Can the Fortress FX-7 be disassembled?

Yes. The Fortress FX-7 can be disassembled, which makes it practical to store and suitable for use as a spare or storm anchor. Its corrosion-resistant construction also includes a tough anodized finish designed for durability and corrosion resistance.

What conditions are the Fortress FX-7 boat size recommendations based on?

The 16'-27' boat size recommendation is based on boats with average windage and proportions, 30 knots of wind, average bottom conditions, and moderate protection from open seas. The product description notes that loads at 42 knots of wind are twice those at 30 knots, so conditions should be considered when selecting an anchor.

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