Fortress Anchor

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-16-2011, 01:11 PM

But then when I looked for a picture of a Danforth Anchor I knew I was in over my head. So what's the difference?

SIKSUKR · 05-16-2011, 01:33 PM

From what I can tell RG,a Fortress and a Danforth are both fluke style anchors.I think its a little akin to Kleenex as both are the manufacturer name of a fluke style anchor and have sort of taken on the proper name as the type of anchor.Did that make any sense?

brk-lnt · 05-16-2011, 01:38 PM

Danforth and Fortress are both brands that employ the same basic anchor design concept (fluke)

Most people consider the steel welded Danforth to be superior to the lighter weight aluminum Fortress that is bolted together.

Both have pros and cons, and since most people on the lake are not anchoring overnight or for extended periods, it's probably a draw.

I carry 3 Danforth's. A small lunch hook, and two larger main anchors. This is overall for my 24' cuddy, but they have more value on the boat than in the garage.

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SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	From what I can tell RG,a Fortress and a Danforth are both fluke style anchors.I think its a little akin to Kleenex as both are the manufacturer name of a fluke style anchor and have sort of taken on the proper name as the type of anchor.Did that make any sense? __________________ SIKSUKR

05-16-2011, 01:38 PM	#3
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	Danforth and Fortress are both brands that employ the same basic anchor design concept (fluke) Most people consider the steel welded Danforth to be superior to the lighter weight aluminum Fortress that is bolted together. Both have pros and cons, and since most people on the lake are not anchoring overnight or for extended periods, it's probably a draw. I carry 3 Danforth's. A small lunch hook, and two larger main anchors. This is overall for my 24' cuddy, but they have more value on the boat than in the garage. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]