Best Marine Anchors: How to Choose the Right Type & Size for Your Boat
A complete guide to choosing the right marine anchor — anchor types, sizing by boat length, rode selection, scope ratios, and best practices for holding in any bottom condition.
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Ankerplex | SKU:
EM-111906
Ankerplex Aluminum Anchor 2.6kg f/Boats to 23' [AP8AL]
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$603.99
Regular price
$659.99
Unit price
Refund & Return Policy
Refund & Return Policy
Returns are accepted within 30 days after shipment. To be eligible for a return, items must be unused, uninstalled, and in their original packaging, and proof of purchase is required. The following items are not eligible for return: Installed or used products, clearance or final-sale items, trolling motors, programmed AIS units, KVH Starlink products that are registered or opened, special-order products, or products displaying the notice “This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.” in their description. Opened or unsealed DVDs, CDs, or cartography (unless defective) are not eligible for return. Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) numbers are required for all returns. Learn more.
Shipping Policy
Shipping Policy
Egret Marine ships marine parts and accessories within the contiguous United States only. Orders are typically processed same day if placed before 3pm CST, excluding weekends and holidays. Learn more.
Product Details
Aluminum Anchor 2.6kg for Boats to 23'
ANKERPLEX® is a patented, next-generation High-Holding Power (HHP) anchor engineered to deliver maximum security and ultimate onboard convenience. Designed with no moving parts to prevent jam-ups, it provides instant grip in a wide variety of seabeds (including loose mud) and offers exceptional reset capabilities during sudden wind or tide shifts.
What sets the ANKERPLEX apart is its smart, space-saving flat design; it stows completely flat to fit tight storage compartments yet deploys in a matter of seconds by hand with absolutely zero tools required. Available in premium stainless steel and lightweight aluminum options, it is the ultimate solution for a reliable primary anchor, a quick-access auxiliary anchor, or a compact heavy-weather backup.
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