Galvanised Anchors

Hot Dip Galvanised Anchors

Hot dip galvanising is by far the most popular finish for anchors on sailing and motor yachts - this is primarily because the relative expense of the stainless steel versions render them beyond most sailor's budget, and aluminium is mainly used for kedge/secondary anchor rodes to take advantage of the lightweight nature of the construction.

Galvanised steel naturally lends itself to anchor production because it is strong, heavy, durable in a marine environment, relatively inexpensive and conducive to manufacturing into complex shapes.

New generation, technologically innovative, high-holding-power, self-setting anchors dominate current concepts. However, the older designs are still available for those who prefer to put their trust in the more traditional shape/profile.

Bow Roller Compatibility

The older designs tend to be manufactured only from galvanised steel. They may not have the all-singing, all-dancing performance of the new generation anchors, but they may represent less investment when fitting the anchor on the bow roller. Replacing the anchor like for like will be less expensive, and not having to modify the stemhead and roller arrangement may also mean a big saving. Design and Development teams are very conscious of this, and the manufacturers of new design concepts tend to pay more attention to publishing detailed dimensions and full-size templates so that customers can forestall any installation issues.

Roll Bar Designs

For a while, anchor design focussed on setting and self-setting performance by adding a roll bar. Roll bars can improve setting and holding performance but present compatibility issues on some bow rollers. Most of these manufacturers have now produced an updated design without a roll bar, e.g. Rocna and then Vulcan, Mantus Mark1 and Mark2. New anchor designs have also advanced to achieve the same 'roll and set' capability utilising Geometrics, Weighted Chisel Tips and stronger, lighter shafts.

How do you decide which anchor is best for you?

The decision-making process for selecting a replacement anchor will naturally focus on budget. However, the most important influence should be an appraisal of how much you will rely on your anchor and anchor rode. Essentially, it comes down to your attitude to the risk associated with an anchoring failure. This is a personal decision that is shaped by your cruising plans and, ultimately, your predicted worst-case scenario.

Independent Anchor Tests

There are excellent independent reviews available online for anchor comparison. While the tests will not necessarily replicate your individual experience of anchoring or work in exactly the same way for you, they may give you a basis for making your optimum selection.

These anchor comparison tests and reviews are extremely popular:

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Sarca Excel Anchor - Galvanised

£304.00 -15%

£258.40

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Clearance Sarca Excel Anchors

£626.00 -40%

£375.60

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Rocna Anchor - Galvanised

£179.00

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Rocna Mark 2 Anchor - Galvanised

£415.00 -15%

£352.75

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Vulcan Anchor - Galvanised

£220.00

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Sarca Excel Anchor Cardboard Templates

£1.00

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Spade Anchor - Galvanised

£330.00 -5%

£313.50

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Mantus Galvanised Anchor

£171.00

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Mantus Mk2 Galvanised Anchor

£164.00

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Manson Supreme Anchor - Galvanised

£140.00

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Britany Anchor

£85.00

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Lewmar Claw Anchor - Galvanised

£25.00

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Galvanised Anchors

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How do you decide which anchor is best for you?

Independent Anchor Tests