Fortress Guardian Anchor 4 Lb For 17-22' Boat, G-7
Guardian, the value priced anchor from Fortress.
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.
Made In the U.S.A. |
The Safer, More Affordable Alternative to Heavy Steel Anchors |
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Guardian |
Steel |
Fortress
High-Tech Alloy |
YES
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NO |
Easy to
Manage Weight |
YES |
NO |
Disassembles
for Easy Storage |
YES |
NO |
Rustproof/Non-Magnetic |
YES |
NO |
No Welds to
Fail |
YES |
NO |
Replaceable
Parts |
YES |
NO |
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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. |
- 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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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 |
Boat Length
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ft |
12'-16' |
17'-22' |
23'-27' |
28'-33' |
34'-41'
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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 |
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 |
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 |
DIMENSIONS |
Model |
G-5 |
G-7 |
G-11 |
G-16 |
G-23 |
G-37 |
G-55 |
G-85 |
G-125 |
"A" Shank Length
[diagram] |
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in |
19" |
22" |
25" |
29" |
33" |
38" |
43" |
48" |
53" |
mm |
483 |
559 |
635 |
737 |
838 |
965 |
1,092 |
1,219 |
1,346 |
"B" Fluke Length
[diagram] |
in |
11" |
13" |
15" |
17" |
19" |
22" |
25" |
28" |
31" |
mm |
179 |
330 |
381 |
432 |
483 |
559 |
635 |
711 |
787 |
"C" Stock Length
[diagram] |
in |
16" |
18" |
20" |
23" |
27" |
31" |
35" |
39" |
43" |
mm |
406 |
457 |
508 |
584 |
686 |
787 |
889 |
991 |
1,092 |
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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