Gen3 Marine 3.5 lb Galvanized Folding Grapnel Anchor, Four-Prong Design

The Gen3 Marine Folding Grapnel Anchor (5-5003) is a 3.5 lb galvanized anchor built with a four-pronged design that folds flat for compact storage aboard small boats, kayaks, dinghies, and personal watercraft. The four prongs are engineered to snag on the bottom, making this anchor well suited for areas with weeds, coral, stone, or gravel where a fluke-style anchor would struggle to set. It is intended for short-term anchoring in low-current conditions rather than situations that call for maximum holding power, so it works well for a lunch stop, a fishing break, or securing a small craft close to shore.

Because the prongs fold inward, the anchor collapses down for easy stowage in a small locker, hatch, or storage bag, then unfolds and locks into position for use. Its compact 12 x 3 x 3 inch folded footprint and 3.3 pound weight make it easy to carry, deploy, and retrieve by hand, and its galvanized finish is intended to stand up to regular exposure to water.

Specifications

• Brand: Gen3 Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 5-5003
• Product Name: 3.5LB Grapnel Anchor
• Category: Grapnel Anchors
• Design: Four-pronged, folding
• Finish: Galvanized
• Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Dimensions: 12 x 3 x 3 inches
• UPC: 810037461916

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Gen3 Marine 5-5003 grapnel anchor? The Gen3 Marine 5-5003 grapnel anchor weighs 3.3 pounds.

How many prongs does this anchor have? It has a four-pronged design, which is the classic grapnel configuration for snagging on bottom debris and structure.

What size boats is the 5-5003 grapnel anchor best suited for? This anchor is sized for personal watercraft, kayaks, dinghies, and other smaller vessels rather than large boats.

Will this anchor hold in strong current? No. The Gen3 Marine grapnel anchor is designed for short-term use in low-current areas, not for situations requiring extreme holding power.

What bottom types work best with this grapnel anchor? The four-pronged design of the 5-5003 is intended to snag on weeds, coral, stone, or gravel bottoms, where the prongs can catch on objects along the floor.

Does the anchor fold for storage? Yes, the prongs on the Gen3 Marine 5-5003 fold in for easy, compact storage when not in use.

What are the dimensions of this anchor? The Gen3 Marine grapnel anchor measures 12 x 3 x 3 inches.

What material is the 5-5003 anchor made from? It has a galvanized finish, intended to help it hold up to regular water exposure.

Is this anchor rated by weight class, such as a 3.5 lb anchor? Yes, it is a 3.5 lb class grapnel anchor, matching its listed 3.3 pound actual weight.

What is the UPC for the Gen3 Marine 5-5003 grapnel anchor? The UPC for this grapnel anchor is 810037461916.

Is this anchor good for permanent or long-term mooring? No, the 5-5003 is intended for short-term anchoring rather than long-term or permanent mooring use.