FORTRESS ANCHOR 21LB FOR BOATS 46-51' FX-37

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Product Code: C26268

Description

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.

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefit
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 Easy to store
Lifetime Parts Replacement Warranty	Free replacement of any damaged anchor part...Forever!*
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 Corrision resistant

Anchor Selection & Specifications Guide
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. Use three-strand nylon rope, 6-12 ft (2-4 m) of chain and a minimum of 5:1 scope. Also, a minimum of 6 ft (2 m) of chain should be used for every 25 ft (8 m) of water depth. For storm conditions use an anchor one or two sizes larger.
Exclusively on Fortress...
FORTRESS SELECTION GUIDE
Model		FX-7	FX-11	FX-16	FX-23	FX-37	FX-55	FX-85	FX-125
Boat Length
	ft	16'-27'	28'-32'	33'-38'	39'-45'	46'-51'	52'-58'	59'-68'	69'-150'
	m	5-8	8-10	10-12	12-14	14-15	16-18	18-21	21-46
Weight	lb	4	7	10	15	21	32	47	69
Weight	kg	1.8	3.2	4.5	6.8	9.5	14.4	21.2	31.1
Replaces Steel Anchors	lb	6-9	10-13	14-18	19-28	33-50	50-65	70-90	100-170
Replaces Steel Anchors	kg	3-4	5-6	6-8	9-13	15-23	23-29	32-41	45-77
HOLDING POWER
Model		FX-7	FX-11	FX-16	FX-23	FX-37	FX-55	FX-85	FX-125
Working Load
	lb	700	900	1.250	2,000	3,000	4,000	5,250	6,750
	kg	318	408	567	907	1,351	1,814	2,381	3,062
32 Degree Hard Sand Holding Power	lb	2,800	3,600	5,000	8,000	12,000	16,000	21,000	27,000
32 Degree Hard Sand Holding Power	kg	1,270	1,633	2,268	3,629	5,443	7,258	9,536	12,247
45 Degree Soft Mud Holding Power	lb	840	1,080	1,500	2,400	3,600	4,800	6,300	8,100
45 Degree Soft Mud Holding Power	kg	381	490	680	1,089	1,633	2,177	2,858	3,674
32 Degree Soft Mud Holding Power	lb	420	540	750	1,200	1,800	2,400	3,150	4,050
32 Degree Soft Mud Holding Power	kg	191	245	340	544	816	1,089	1,429	1,837
DIMENSIONS
Model		FX-7	FX-11	FX-16	FX-23	FX-37	FX-55	FX-85	FX-125
"A" Shank Length [diagram]
	in	24"	27"	31"	36"	40"	46"	51"	56"
	mm	610	685	787	914	1,016	1,168	1,295	1,422
"B" Fluke Length [diagram]	in	14"	16"	18"	21"	24"	27"	30"	33"
"B" Fluke Length [diagram]	mm	356	406	457	533	610	686	762	838
"C" Stock Length [diagram]	in	19"	22"	25"	29"	32"	37"	41"	45"
"C" Stock Length [diagram]	mm	483	559	635	737	813	940	1,041	1,143
SUPPORT HARDWARE
Model		FX-7	FX-11	FX-16	FX-23	FX-37	FX-55	FX-85	FX-125
Proof Coil Chain
	in	3/16"	1/4"	5/16"	3/8"	3/8"	1/2"	1/2"	1/2"
	mm	5	6	8	9	9	13	13	13
Nylon Rope**	in	3/8"	3/8"	1/2"	5/8"	3/4"	7/8"	1"	1 1/4"
Nylon Rope**	mm	9	9	13	16	19	22	25	32
Shackle Size	in	1/4"	1/4"	5/16"	3/8"	7/16"	1/2"	5/8"	5/8"
Shackle Size	mm	6	6	8	10	12	12	16	16
NOTE: Hard sand holding power figures above represent loads actually achieved on production FORTRESS and Guardian anchors under controlled horizontal pull conditions without dragging or resulting in disabling structural deformation. ** Rope recommendations are based on 25% of breaking strength. Rope must be in good condition.

Fortress Anchor Assembly Instructions

The following contains instructions for assembling your anchor.

Step A Place the CROWN on a flat surface. Lower wide end of SHANK into Crown opening. (either end of Guardian shank may be used).	Step B Lower FLUKES into grooves on the sides of the CROWN, as shown.	Click for a larger view of the crown.
Step C Insert STOCK through clip, as shown, and then through 32 degree angle or 45 degree angle hole (Fortress only) in crown.	Step D Insert stock through second clip.
Step E Center STOCK using ruler, and tighten nuts and bolts on clips.	Step F Attach CLIPS with nuts and bolts. Depending on the model, you will either need two wrenches or a wrench and a screwdriver to tighten the nuts and bolts.