Greenfield Products 516-R Vinyl Coated Tri-Fluke River Anchor, 16 Pounds, Royal Blue, for Boats Under 18 Feet
Greenfield Products 516-R Vinyl Coated Tri-Fluke River Anchor, 16 Pounds, Royal Blue, for Boats Under 18 Feet
The Greenfield Products 516-R is a 16 pound tri-fluke river anchor built for boats under 18 feet that need reliable holding power in rivers and current. Unlike anchors designed only for soft mud, the tri-fluke design is engineered to penetrate soft and moderate river bottoms while also engaging rocks and structure, giving it more versatile holding performance in moving water than a single-purpose anchor style. The cast iron body is protected by a vinyl coating that helps prevent the anchor from scratching or marking the boat's hull and finish during retrieval and stowage.
Weighing 16 pounds, the 516-R is well suited as a primary anchor for lighter craft or as a second anchor aboard larger boats, such as for stern anchoring in current. For proper holding, a recommended scope ratio of 5:1 (line feet to depth feet) should be used. Because the anchor is cast and coated, actual weight can vary slightly batch to batch, with 16 pounds representing the listed and approximate weight for this size. The Royal Blue vinyl finish provides a durable, corrosion-resistant coating over the cast iron fluke and shank.
Specifications
- Brand: Greenfield Products
- Manufacturer Part Number: 516-R
- Product Type: River Anchor
- Anchor Style: Tri-Fluke
- Material: Cast iron, vinyl coated
- Color: Royal Blue
- Weight: 16 pounds
- Recommended Boat Length: Under 18 feet
- Recommended Scope Ratio: 5:1 (line feet to depth feet)
- UPC: 025552516038
Frequently Asked Questions
What size boats is the Greenfield 516-R river anchor designed for? The 516-R is designed to hold boats under 18 feet.
How much does the 516-R river anchor weigh? This river anchor weighs 16 pounds, with actual weight able to vary slightly since it is a cast and coated product.
What is a tri-fluke anchor design good for? A tri-fluke design like the one used on the 516-R allows the flukes to penetrate soft and moderate river bottoms while also engaging rocks and structure in rivers and current, making it more versatile than a single-purpose anchor in moving water.
What material is the 516-R river anchor made from? The 516-R is made from cast iron with a vinyl coating over the body.
Why is the anchor vinyl coated? The vinyl coating on the 516-R protects the boat's finish from scratches or marks when the anchor is being retrieved or stowed.
What color is the 516-R river anchor? The 516-R river anchor has a Royal Blue vinyl-coated finish.
What scope ratio should I use with this anchor? A recommended scope ratio of 5:1 (line feet to depth feet) should be used with the 516-R river anchor.
Can the 516-R be used as a second anchor on a larger boat? Yes, the 516-R is a good all-purpose anchor for lighter craft and also works well as a second anchor, such as for stern anchoring in current on larger boats.
Is the 516-R suited for muddy or rocky river bottoms? The tri-fluke design of the 516-R is recommended for soft to moderate bottom conditions and is built to engage rocks and structure typically found in rivers and current.
Does the listed weight of the 516-R vary? Yes, because the 516-R is a cast iron anchor with a vinyl coating, actual weights can vary due to metal and coating content, so 16 pounds is the listed approximate weight.