Guides

Diagram of a complete anchor rode: anchor line from the bow to a shackle, a length of coated chain, a second shackle, and a slip-ring fluke anchor set in the bottom, with wind direction shown

Boat anchor chain: the part that makes the anch...

Why boat anchor chain matters: chain flattens the pull so the anchor digs in. How much you need, and why coated chain protects your deck.

Boat anchor chain: the part that makes the anch...

Why boat anchor chain matters: chain flattens the pull so the anchor digs in. How much you need, and why coated chain protects your deck.

Coated 18 lb Richter anchor shown with its product placard

Richter anchor: holds where ordinary anchors skate

Why the Richter anchor holds in rocks, mud, weeds, and sand, why 4:1 scope means less line, and which size fits boats up to 26 ft.

Richter anchor: holds where ordinary anchors skate

Why the Richter anchor holds in rocks, mud, weeds, and sand, why 4:1 scope means less line, and which size fits boats up to 26 ft.

Greenfield anchor selection chart matching each anchor family and weight to boat length, with the recommended scope ratio and chain for every row.

How to choose a boat anchor (without buying twice)

How to choose a boat anchor: match the bottom, then the boat. Fluke, Richter, river, and mushroom compared — sizes, scope, and which kit to buy.

How to choose a boat anchor (without buying twice)

How to choose a boat anchor: match the bottom, then the boat. Fluke, Richter, river, and mushroom compared — sizes, scope, and which kit to buy.

White 11 lb slip-ring fluke anchor, three-quarter front view showing the twin-rail shank, sliding ring, and steel flukes.

Fluke anchors: how they hold and what they need

How a fluke anchor digs into sand and mud, why chain and 7:1 scope decide whether it holds, and which size fits boats to 16 or 22 ft.

Fluke anchors: how they hold and what they need

How a fluke anchor digs into sand and mud, why chain and 7:1 scope decide whether it holds, and which size fits boats to 16 or 22 ft.

White coated 15 lb river anchor with three broad cast flukes

River anchors: built for current, pontoons, and...

How a river anchor holds in current and structure, how much line to let out, and which size fits pontoons and fishing boats. Made and coated in the USA.

River anchors: built for current, pontoons, and...

How a river anchor holds in current and structure, how much line to let out, and which size fits pontoons and fishing boats. Made and coated in the USA.

Greenfield anchor selection chart matching anchor weight to boat length for mushroom, river, Richter, navy, slip-ring, and AYS fluke anchors, with scope ratios and chain recommendations

Boat anchor size chart: match the anchor to the...

Greenfield's boat anchor size chart: anchor weight to boat length for mushroom, river, Richter, and fluke anchors, plus scope and chain columns.

Boat anchor size chart: match the anchor to the...

Greenfield's boat anchor size chart: anchor weight to boat length for mushroom, river, Richter, and fluke anchors, plus scope and chain columns.