Product Description
Guardian G-55 Anchor - 29lb
Guardian anchors benefit from years of Fortress research and development, offering excellent quality, performance, and economy. These anchors are manufactured from the same corrosion-resistant, high-tensile aluminum magnesium alloy as Fortress, which makes them stronger and lighter than competitive steel anchors.
With Guardian anchors, several Fortress machining steps and extra features, such as anodizing and adjustable fluke angles, are eliminated. The Guardian Anchor is limited to one, single, 32-degree angle, which will work for most common sea bottoms. The result is a high-performance anchor that is engineered for fast setting and strong holding power, and a very affordable alternative to those heavy, rust-prone steel anchors.
As strong as steel, but only half the weight, Guardian anchors are second only to Fortress FX model in holding power tests. They make an excellent spare or storm anchor for your boat or yacht.
*Made in the U.S.A.
Features:
- Fortress high-tech aluminum alloy
- Rust-proof and non-magnetic materials
- Easily assembles and disassembles for convenient storage
- No failing welded pieces
- Easy to manage weight
- Replaceable parts
Technical Specifications:
- Size of Boat - 48' to 53' (14 to 16 M)
- Style - Fluke
- Material - Aluminum magnesium alloy
- Working Load - 3,500lbs (1,588kg)
- Shank Length - 43" (1,092mm)
- Fluke Length - 25" (635mm)
- Stock Length - 35" (889mm)
- Weight - 29lbs (13.1kg)
Guardian Anchor Selection Guide
Boat size recommendations are for boats of average windage and proportions to 30 knots of wind, average bottom conditions, and moderate protection from open seas. Note that the loads in 42 knots of wind are twice as much as in 30 knots. Use a three-strand nylon line, 6-12 ft of chain, and a minimum if 5:1 scope. A minimum of 6 feet of chain should be used for every 25 feet of water your boat is usually anchored in.
| Model | Weight | Boat Length | Shank Length | Fluke Length | Working Load | Holding Power in Hard Sand | Holding Power in Soft Mud |
| G-5 | 2-1/2 lbs. | 12'-16' | 19" | 11" | 350 lbs. | 1050 lbs | 210 lbs |
| G-7 | 4 lbs. | 17'-22' | 22" | 13" | 575 lbs. | 1725 lbs | 345 lbs |
| G-11 | 6 lbs. | 23'-27' | 25" | 15" | 750 lbs. | 2250 lbs | 450 lbs |
| G-16 | 7 lbs. | 28'-33' | 29" | 17" | 1075 lbs. | 3225 lbs | 645 lbs |
| G-23 | 13 lbs. | 34'-41' | 33" | 19" | 1625 lbs. | 4875 lbs | 975 lbs |
| G-37 | 18 lbs. | 42'-47' | 38" | 22" | 2500 lbs. | 7500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
| G-55 | 29 lbs. | 48'-53' | 43" | 25" | 3500 lbs | 10500 lbs | 2100 lbs |
| G-85 | 42 lbs. | 54'-62' | 48" | 28" | 4625 lbs. | 13875 lbs | 2775 lbs |
| G-125 | 65 lbs. | 63'-72' | 53" | 31" | 6000 lbs. | 18000 lbs | 3600 lbs |
Information provided by Fortress Marine.
| Quick Guide | View (pdf) |
| Brochure | View (pdf) |
| Installation Guide | View (pdf) |
