Greenfield PVC Coated Slip Ring Fluke Anchor

Greenfield PVC Coated Slip Ring Fluke Anchor

The Slip-Ring Anchor is a traditional fluke anchor design, with the addition of a sliding ring for easy retrieval. Anchor Chain should always be used with steel fluke anchors, to provide weight necessary to maintain the proper approach angle for setting. Fluke anchors require a scope of at least 5:1 (rope length to water depth) in order to set properly. 7:1 scope is recommended. The Anchor is retrieved by backing your boat directly over anchor, which allows the ring to slide to the crown and release the anchor from the opposite direction.

Features:

• Light/Medium Duty
• Recommended in moderate conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Greenfield PVC Coated Slip Ring Fluke Anchor designed for?

The Greenfield PVC Coated Slip Ring Fluke Anchor is a traditional fluke anchor designed for light- to medium-duty use in moderate conditions. Its sliding ring helps with anchor retrieval by allowing the anchor to release from the opposite direction when the boat is backed directly over it.

How does the slip ring on the Greenfield Fluke Anchor help with retrieval?

To retrieve the anchor, back the boat directly over the anchor. This allows the sliding ring to move to the crown of the anchor, releasing it from the opposite direction for retrieval.

What chain is recommended for the Greenfield PVC Coated Slip Ring Fluke Anchor?

Steel fluke anchors should be used with anchor chain to provide the weight necessary to maintain the proper approach angle for setting. For both listed anchor sizes, the recommended chain is 1/4" x 4'.

What scope is recommended for the Greenfield Slip Ring Fluke Anchor?

The product description states that fluke anchors require a scope of at least 5:1, meaning the rope length is five times the water depth, to set properly. A 7:1 scope is recommended, and both listed Greenfield anchor sizes specify a 7:1 scope.

What boat sizes are compatible with the Greenfield Slip Ring Fluke Anchor?

The 5 lb. Greenfield Slip Ring Fluke Anchor is recommended for boats up to 16 feet, while the 8 lb. version is recommended for boats up to 24 feet. Both versions are listed for light- to medium-duty use in moderate conditions.

What are the available sizes of the Greenfield PVC Coated Slip Ring Fluke Anchor?

The Greenfield Slip Ring Fluke Anchor is available in a 5 lb. size recommended for boats up to 16 feet and an 8 lb. size recommended for boats up to 24 feet. Both use the recommended 1/4" x 4' chain and a 7:1 scope.

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