Description
Fortress® Anchors are constructed from a high-tensile, corrosion-resistant, aluminum alloy that is precision-machined into interlocking components with no welds that weaken the metal structure. This results in a lighter, easy to handle anchor providing superior holding power. Fortress anchors can be quickly disassembled for compact storage as a spare or storm anchor.
The Fortress FX-16 is for vessels between 10-12m depending on location and conditions
Anchor 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.
Features
- Award Winning Design.
- Tough anodized finish.
- High-tech, rustproof aluminum alloy.
- Superior holding power at a fraction of the weight.
- Highest rating in over 20 independent tests worldwide.
- Easily assembles and disassembles for convenient storage.
- Adjustable fluke angles (32° for common bottoms, 45° for soft mud).
- Approved by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
- Used by the U.S Navy and U.S Coast Guard.
Selection Guide and Dimensions - All Models
| Boat Length | ft | 16'-27' | 28'-32' | 33'-38' | 39'-45' | 46'-51' | 52'-58' | 59'-68' | 69'-150' |
| m | 5-8m | 8-10m | 10-12m | 12-14m | 14-15m | 16-18m | 18-21m | 21-46m | |
| Fortress Model | FX-7 | FX-11 | FX-16 | FX-23 | FX37 | FX-55 | FX-85 | FX-125 | |
| Weight | lb (kg) | 4 (1.8) | 7 (3.2) | 10 (4.5) | 15 (6.8) | 21 (9.5) | 32 (14.4) | 47 (21.2) | 69 (31.1) |
| Replaces Steel Anchors | lb | 6-9 | 10-13 | 14-18 | 19-28 | 33-50 | 50-65 | 70-90 | 100-170 |
| kg | 3-4 | 5-6 | 6-8 | 9-13 | 15-23 | 23-29 | 32-41 | 45-77 | |
| Holding Power | |||||||||
| Working Load | lb | 700 | 900 | 1,250 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 5,250 | 6,750 |
| kg | 318 | 408 | 567 | 907 | 1,361 | 1,814 | 2,381 | 3,062 | |
| 32° Hard Sanding Holding | lb | 2,800 | 3,600 | 5,000 | 8,000 | 12,000 | 16,000 | 21,000 | 27,000 |
| kg | 1,270 | 1,633 | 2,268 | 3,629 | 5,443 | 7,258 | 9,526 | 12,247 | |
| 45° Soft Mud Holding | lb | 840 | 1,080 | 1,500 | 2,400 | 3,600 | 4,800 | 6,300 | 8,100 |
| kg | 381 | 490 | 680 | 1,089 | 1,633 | 2,177 | 2,858 | 3,674 | |
| 32° Soft Mud Holding | lb | 420 | 540 | 750 | 1,200 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 3,150 | 4,050 |
| kg | 191 | 245 | 340 | 544 | 816 | 1,089 | 1,429 | 1,837 | |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| "A" Shank Length | in (mm) | 24" (610) | 27" (686) | 31" (787) | 36" (914) | 40" (1,016) | 46" (1,168) | 51" (1,295) | 56" (1,422) |
| "B" Fluke Length | in (mm) | 14" (356) | 16" (406) | 18" (457) | 21" (533) | 24" (610) | 27" (686) | 30" (762) | 33" (838) |
| "C" Stock Length | in (mm) | 19" (483) | 22" (559) | 25" (635) | 29" (737) | 32" (813) | 37" (940) | 41" (1,041) | 45" (1,143) |
| Set up Hardware | |||||||||
| Proof Coil Chain | in (mm) | 3/16" (5) | 1/4" (6) | 5/16" (8) | 3/8" (9) | 3/8" (9) | 1/2" (13) | 1/2" (13) | 1/2" (16) |
| Nylon Rope ** | in (mm) | 3/8" (9) | 3/8" (9) | 1/2" (13) | 5/8" (16) | 3/4" (19) | 7/8" (22) | 1" (25) | 1 1/4" (32) |
| Shackle Size | in (mm) | 1/4" (6) | 1/4" (6) | 5/16" (8) | 3/8" (10) | 7/16" (12) | 1/2" (12) | 5/8" (16) | 5/8" (16) |
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