Danforth Anchor is a lightweight, flat, fluke-style boat anchor with two broad pivoting flukes and a stock that helps it land correctly on the seabed. It is designed to bury quickly in sand, mud, and fine gravel, giving high holding power for its weight, but it is less reliable in weed, rock, or hard-packed bottoms.
Superior Holding‑Power‑to‑Weight Ratio
Optimized pivoting fluke design digs fast into sand & mud, firmly secures boats under tide shifts and moderate currents.
✅ Heavy‑Duty Marine‑Grade Build
Constructed from high‑strength steel / T316 stainless steel; hot‑dip galvanized or highly polished finish fights salt‑water rust and abrasion.
✅ Lightweight & User‑Friendly Operation
Compact flat‑fold profile, easy to drop, weigh‑up and store without occupying much deck space.
✅ Wide Compatibility for Various Boats
Multiple weight options fit dinghies, pontoons, fishing boats, sailboats and yachts of different lengths.
✅ Reliable Daily‑Mooring Choice
Perfect for coastal cruising, island anchoring, day‑trip stops and overnight mooring in shallow‑water harbors.
Built with high‑strength steel or premium stainless steel and finished with hot‑dip galvanizing or mirror‑polished surface, it delivers outstanding salt‑water corrosion resistance for long‑term offshore use. Its signature dual‑triangular‑fluke structure sets at an optimized 32‑degree angle, enabling sharp flukes to dig deep rapidly into sand, silt and muddy seabeds.
Boasting an exceptional holding‑power‑to‑weight ratio, this lightweight anchor is easy to deploy, retrieve and stow flat on deck. Available in multiple weight specifications, it perfectly fits small dinghies, pontoons, sailboats and mid‑size yachts for coastal anchoring, overnight mooring and day‑trip stops.
Are you researching this anchor for a specific boat setup, or are you looking to buy one? If you tell us your boat's length and weight, we can help you calculate the exact anchor size and chain length you would need.
