Gen3 Marine 5-5004 Galvanized Folding Grapnel Anchor, 5.3 lb, Four-Prong Design

The Gen3 Marine 5-5004 is a galvanized folding grapnel anchor built with a four-pronged design that digs into and snags the bottom rather than burying itself like a traditional fluke anchor. This makes it especially effective in areas where the seabed is covered in weeds, coral, stone, or gravel, conditions where a standard anchor can struggle to get a grip. The folding prong design lets the anchor collapse flat for compact storage, so it stows easily in a hatch, dry bag, or small anchor locker without taking up the space of a rigid anchor.

This anchor is best suited to short-term anchoring in low-current areas rather than situations calling for maximum holding power, making it a practical choice for smaller vessels including personal watercraft, kayaks, dinghies, and other small boats. At 5.3 pounds and measuring 12 x 3 x 3 inches when folded, it is light enough to carry and deploy by hand while still providing dependable grip for quick stops, fishing breaks, or temporary mooring.

Specifications

• Brand: Gen3 Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 5-5004
• Product Name: Galvanized Folding Grapnel Anchor
• Design: Four-pronged, folding
• Weight: 5.3 pounds
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 12 x 3 x 3 inches
• Finish: Galvanized
• Recommended Use: Short-term anchoring in low-current areas; weed, coral, stone, or gravel bottoms
• Recommended Vessels: Personal watercraft, small vessels, kayaks, dinghies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gen3 Marine 5-5004 grapnel anchor best used for? The 5-5004 is designed for short-term anchoring in low-current areas, and it performs especially well over weeds, coral, stone, or gravel bottoms where its four prongs can snag and hold.

Will this anchor hold in strong current or rough conditions? No, the four-pronged grapnel design is not intended for situations that call for extreme holding power; it is built for short-term use in low-current areas rather than heavy weather or strong current.

How much does the Gen3 Marine grapnel anchor weigh? It weighs 5.3 pounds.

What are the folded dimensions of this anchor? Folded, the Gen3 Marine 5-5004 measures 12 x 3 x 3 inches.

Does the anchor fold up for storage? Yes, the prongs on the 5-5004 fold inward, allowing the anchor to collapse for compact, easy storage on board.

What is the anchor made of and what finish does it have? The 5-5004 grapnel anchor has a galvanized finish, which helps protect it against corrosion in marine environments.

How many prongs does this grapnel anchor have? It has a four-pronged design, which allows it to catch on objects along the bottom for holding power in weedy, rocky, or coral areas.

What size boats or watercraft is this anchor suited for? The Gen3 Marine 5-5004 is suited to smaller craft such as personal watercraft, small vessels, kayaks, and dinghies.

How is a grapnel anchor different from a fluke or claw anchor? Rather than burying itself in sand or mud like a fluke anchor, the four-pronged 5-5004 grapnel anchor is designed to snag on objects and irregular bottom surfaces such as weeds, coral, stone, or gravel.

What comes with the Gen3 Marine grapnel anchor? The product is the Gen3 Marine 5-5004 folding grapnel anchor itself, with its four prongs and galvanized finish.