Benefiting from years of Fortress Anchor Research
and Development, Guardian offers excellent quality, performance and economy.
Guardian is made from the same high tensile, corrosion resistant aluminum
magnesium alloy and manufacturing precision as Fortress.
The use of slightly smaller extrusion profiles
and the elimination of some of Fortress’ extra features, such as anodizing,
adjustable fluke angles, and several machining steps has resulted in a very
affordable alternative to those heavy, rust-prone steel anchors.
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Feature
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Benefit
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Precision-machined from an aluminum alloy
that is as strong as steel, but only half the weight. Less machining
steps than Fortress with 32° angle only and non-anodized finish.
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- Easy to manage weight
- Rustproof
- Second only to Fortress in holding
power tests
- An affordable alternative to heavy
steel anchors
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| Can be disassembled |
- Excellent as a spare or storm anchor. Easy to store
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| 1 Year Parts Replacement Warranty |
- Free replacement of any damaged anchor
part for 1 year*
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*Customer pays shipping and handling costs only.
| 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.
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| Model |
G-5 |
G-7 |
G-11 |
G-16 |
G-23 |
G-37 |
G-55 |
G-85 |
G-125 |
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Boat
Length
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| ft |
12'-16' |
17'-22' |
23'-27' |
28'-33' |
34'-41' |
42'-47' |
48'-53' |
54'-62' |
63'-72 |
| m |
4-5 |
5-7 |
7-8 |
8-10 |
10-12 |
12-14 |
14-16 |
16-19 |
19-22 |
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Weight
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lb |
2
1/2 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
18 |
29 |
42 |
65 |
| kg |
1.1 |
1.8 |
2.7 |
3.2 |
5.9 |
8.1 |
13.1 |
19 |
29.3 |
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Replaces
Steel Anchors
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lb |
4-6 |
6-9 |
10-13 |
14-18 |
19-28 |
33-50 |
50-65 |
70-90 |
100-170 |
| kg |
2-3 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
6-8 |
9-13 |
15-23 |
23-29 |
32-41 |
45-77 |
| HOLDING
POWER |
| Model |
G-5 |
G-7 |
G-11 |
G-16 |
G-23 |
G-37 |
G-55 |
G-85 |
G-125 |
| Working
Load |
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| lb |
350 |
575 |
750 |
1,075 |
1,625 |
2,500 |
3,500 |
4,625 |
6,000 |
| kg |
159 |
261 |
340 |
488 |
737 |
1,134 |
1,588 |
2,098 |
2,722 |
| 32°
Hard Sand Holding Power |
lb |
1,050 |
1,725 |
2,250 |
3,225 |
4,875 |
7,500 |
10,500 |
13,875 |
18,000 |
| kg |
476 |
782 |
1,021 |
1,462 |
2,211 |
3,402 |
4,763 |
6,294 |
8,165 |
| 32°
Soft Mud Holding Power |
lb |
210 |
345 |
450 |
645 |
975 |
1,500 |
2,100 |
2,775 |
3,600 |
| kg |
95 |
156 |
204 |
293 |
442 |
680 |
953 |
1,259 |
1,633 |
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| SUPPORT
HARDWARE |
| Model |
G-5 |
G-7 |
G-11 |
G-16 |
G-23 |
G-37 |
G-55 |
G-85 |
G-125 |
| Proof
Coil Chain |
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| in |
3/16" |
3/16" |
3/16" |
1/4" |
5/16" |
3/8" |
3/8" |
1/2" |
1/2" |
| mm |
5 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
13 |
13 |
| Nylon
Rope** |
in |
3/8" |
3/8" |
3/8" |
3/8" |
1/2" |
5/8" |
3/4" |
7/8" |
1" |
| mm |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
13 |
16 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
| Shackle
Size |
in |
3/16" |
3/16" |
1/4" |
1/4" |
5/16" |
3/8" |
7/16" |
1/2" |
5/8" |
| mm |
5 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
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.
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