A boat anchor is an essential tool used for securing a vessel in place by gripping the seabed. It typically consists of a heavy metal object with protruding flukes or blades designed to dig into the seabed and provide reliable holding power. Boat anchors are crucial for various marine activities such as fishing, mooring, and docking, ensuring stability and safety for the boat while stationary. They come in various sizes and designs to accommodate different boat types and water conditions. Boat anchor kits often include additional accessories like ropes and shackles, providing everything needed for efficient anchoring. Additionally, river anchors are specifically designed for use in flowing water, offering enhanced stability and grip in river currents.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.740.16 Douglas Marine Mega anchor swivel is made of polished AISI 316 stainless steel, offering outstanding strength and corrosion resistance. Designed for 14/16 mm chains and anchors weighing 50 to 80 kg, this swivel ensures reliable performance for heavy-duty anchoring with a breaking load of 15,000 kg.
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€ 1.009,78
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.740.17 Douglas Marine Mega XXL anchor swivel is made of polished AISI 316 stainless steel, delivering exceptional corrosion resistance and strength. Designed for chains up to 18 mm and anchors up to 100 kg, this swivel ensures reliable heavy-duty performance with a breaking load of 26,000 kg, ideal for mega yachts and commercial vessels.
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€ 1.201,87
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.742.08 2-joint anchor swivelling connector is made of AISI 316 stainless steel, offering superior corrosion resistance and strength. Designed for 6/8 mm chains, it features a double-joint construction as an evolution of the single-joint 01.740.08/10 models. Its protrusion-free design ensures smooth chain passage through the bow roller and prevents shackle entanglement. Total length: 117 mm.
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€ 30,94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.742.10 2-joint anchor swivelling connector is made of AISI 316 stainless steel, delivering excellent corrosion resistance and strength for marine use. Designed for 9/10 mm chains, this double-joint model is an evolution of the single-joint 01.740.08/10, providing enhanced flexibility and smoother chain passage through bow rollers without snagging or entanglement. Total length: 155 mm.
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€ 73,32
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.743.01 KONG anchor chain gripper connector is made of AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Designed for 6/8 mm chains, this special U-bolt allows secure connection of a second anchor chain to any point on the main chain, solving the common issue of fitting a shackle into the narrow links of calibrated chain. Breaking load: 2500 kg.
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€ 28,21
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.743.02 KONG anchor chain gripper connector is made of AISI 316 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance and strength. Designed for 10/12 mm chains, its special U-bolt design allows secure attachment of a secondary anchor chain at any point along the main chain, solving the common issue of fitting a traditional shackle into the narrow links of calibrated chain. Breaking load: 5000 kg.
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€ 58,57
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.744.06 anchor/chain gripper mooring device is designed for secure holding and tension relief on 6/8 mm anchor chains. This device allows safe and stable mooring, reducing strain on the windlass and anchor system during anchoring operations.
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€ 17,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.744.10 anchor/chain gripper mooring device is made of polished AISI 316 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance and durability. Designed for 10/12 mm chains, it securely clutches the chain link and relieves the windlass from mooring effort, enhancing safety and protecting equipment during anchoring.
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€ 49,98
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.101.00 PAOMAR Anchor Retriever is designed for easy and reliable anchor recovery on boats up to 8 meters in length and anchors up to 8 kg. Made of durable fiberglass reinforced polymer, it ensures excellent resistance to marine conditions. The retriever features an adjustable release load from 20 kg to 200 kg, and it is suitable for use with both lines and chains. Ideal for small to medium-sized vessels, providing dependable performance and long service life.
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€ 26,10
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.102.00 Anchor Retriever is manufactured from high-quality AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring superior corrosion resistance and long-term durability in marine environments. With an outer diameter of 180 mm, it is designed to safely and effectively release a fouled anchor tangled in ropes or chains of other vessels. This tool is ideal for use on boats operating in busy or confined anchorage areas where anchor entanglement is a common risk.
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€ 61,93
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.550.00 Douglas Marine Chain Boy Anchor Chain Stowing System ensures neat and efficient stowage of anchor chains in any chain locker. Featuring a patented design, it minimizes the required locker height to just 80 mm for 6/8-mm chains and 100 mm for 10/12-mm chains during anchor retrieval. The unit has a base diameter of 150 mm, head diameter of 170 mm, and adjustable height from 325 mm to 475 mm using the included inserts.
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€ 367,51
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.290.01 Douglas Marine Boat Bow Shield is made of mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, offering exceptional corrosion resistance and impact protection. Pre-folded for easy adaptation to various bow shapes, it measures 340×520 mm with a robust 2 mm thickness. The shield is bored and countersunk for straightforward installation and weighs 1.78 kg, ensuring durability against even severe impacts.
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€ 174,80
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.290.03 Douglas Marine Boat Bow Shield is made from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring maximum corrosion resistance and impact durability. With its oversized 2 mm thickness, it offers superior protection against the harshest impacts. Measuring 680×450 mm and weighing 3 kg, the shield is pre-folded for easy adaptation to various bow shapes and is supplied bored and countersunk for straightforward installation.
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€ 230,12
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.351.00 Anchor Hawsehole is manufactured from durable chromed brass, providing excellent corrosion resistance and a polished appearance. Designed for use with calibrated anchor chains up to 8 mm, it features a recess bore of 128 mm, external diameter of 153.5 mm, and usable space diameter of 108 mm. Equipped with a line passing hole and lock wing nuts, it ensures secure and functional chain passage through the deck or hull.
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€ 81,98
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.352.00 Anchor Chain Hawsehole is crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, offering outstanding corrosion resistance and a sleek, durable finish. Measuring 140×63 mm externally and 97×37 mm internally, it is designed for secure and neat chain passage with no visible screws from the outside. Suitable for hull thicknesses up to 17 mm, it ensures a clean, professional installation on any vessel.
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€ 26,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.352.01 Anchor Chain Hawsehole is constructed from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance and durability. Featuring external dimensions of 140×63 mm and internal dimensions of 97×37 mm, it accommodates hull thicknesses up to 22 mm. The design ensures a clean installation with no screws visible from the outside, making it ideal for a sleek and professional look on any vessel.
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€ 22,25
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.352.02 Anchor Chain Hawsehole is made from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and long-lasting durability. With external dimensions of 152×82 mm and internal dimensions of 101×50 mm, it accommodates hull thicknesses up to 29 mm. Its design ensures no screws are visible from the outside, delivering a clean, professional finish for modern marine applications.
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€ 38,97
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.352.03 Anchor Chain Hawsehole is crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance and durability. With external dimensions of 238×136 mm and internal dimensions of 194×89 mm, it is designed for hull thicknesses up to 22 mm. The sleek design hides all screws from view, ensuring a clean, professional finish that complements the appearance of any vessel.
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€ 91,73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.352.04 Anchor Chain Hawsehole is manufactured from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability in marine environments. Designed for hull thicknesses up to 54 mm, it features external dimensions of 241×146 mm and internal dimensions of 171×76 mm. This model includes a trimming ring and offers a clean, professional finish with no visible screws from the outside.
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€ 290,29
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 01.353.00 Roller Anchor Chain Hawsehole is crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, delivering superior corrosion resistance and a refined appearance. Designed with a trimming ring and no visible external screws, it provides a clean, professional finish. The unit measures 340×160 mm externally and features a cut size of 280×100 mm. The hull thickness can be cut up to 125 mm to suit installation requirements, and the hawsehole is equipped with 8 mm studs for secure mounting.
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€ 511,02
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What are the different types of boat anchors and their specific uses?
There are various options, from navy anchors to slip ring shanks – all hot-dipped galvanized for added durability. Whether you're shopping for boat anchors for your pontoon boat accessories or jet ski anchor kits, there's an anchor with pre-wound braided rope suitable for your needs.
For secure holding in sand or mud and reliable performance in various conditions, explore our full range of Fluke Anchors.
For a dependable and efficient anchoring solution, explore our selection of Small Boat Anchor, designed for secure holding and stability in different seabed conditions.
What are the features and benefits of a Marine Anchors, and in what situations is it best suited for anchoring?
The fluke style anchor, also known as the sand anchor or beach anchor, is designed to provide ultimate holding power in sandy or muddy bottoms. Its lightweight design makes it ideal for kayaks, paddle boards, and small vessel, offering unmatched efficiency and exceptional holding power. Plus, with heavy-duty steel construction, it works great for larger boats too, providing reliable anchoring in various marine environments.
For additional anchoring needs in drifting or emergency situations, many boaters also equip their vessels with a Floating Anchor, ensuring stability and control in a wider range of conditions.
Can you explain the components and parts of anchors for boats and their roles in the anchoring system?
Certainly! A boat anchor typically consists of the anchor itself, anchor line, and storage bag for convenient transport. Whether you're using a camco trac outdoors anchor or a grapnel anchor with self-lubricating nylon wheels, each component plays a crucial role in keeping your watercraft securely anchored.