Why buy from Greenfield
Holding America's boats since 1959
- USA-made, USA-coated anchor and chain
- Coated by Greenfield Products in Greenfield, Ohio
- Family-owned American manufacturer since 1959
The kit's river anchor and chain are made and coated in the USA; the kit also includes anchor line and shackles.
Best for
- Pontoons and hard-to-hold boats
- Rivers, lakes, and current
- Rocky and structured bottoms
- Boaters who want the whole setup in one box
Built for current, rocks, and structure
Rivers and lakes with current, rocky patches, and bottom structure are where the tri-fluke river design earns its keep — it's the classic pontoon and river-boat anchor for a reason.
Not for
- The easiest snag retrieval and premium all-bottom performance — that's the Richter
- Kayaks, paddleboards, and PWC
- Permanent mooring
In the box
What’s included
Coated river anchor (made & coated in USA)
Tri-fluke cast design digs into soft and moderate bottoms and hooks structure in current.
Coated anchor chain (made & coated in USA)
Keeps the pull low so the anchor stays planted when the current pushes.
100 ft anchor line
Enough rode for real river and lake depths — current demands more line, and you'll have it.
Shackles
Rigged and ready out of the box.
15 lb or 20 lb?
15 lb River Kit
Smaller pontoons, jon boats, and runabouts in moderate current.
20 lb River Kit
Full-size pontoons and heavier boats, or anyone anchoring in stronger current.
Pontoons catch wind like a sail — when in doubt, take the heavier kit.
Anchoring in current, briefly
Current multiplies the load on an anchor, and it never takes a break. The tri-fluke river design answers with weight plus three cast flukes that dig into soft bottoms and catch on rock and structure.
The chain keeps the pull flat along the bottom, and generous line matters even more in moving water — let out more than you think you need, and the anchor rewards you by staying put.
River Kit vs. Fluke Kit vs. Richter Kit
| Compare | River Kit (this page) | Fluke Kit | Richter Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best bottom | Soft/moderate, structure | Sand, mud | Rocks, mud, weeds, sand |
| Duty | Medium | Light/medium | High performance |
| Retrieval | Standard | Easy (slip-ring) | Easiest (patented release) |
| Signature use | Pontoons, rivers, current | Lakes and bays, sand/mud | Everywhere, especially rough bottoms |
| Price position | Mid | Value | Premium |
Pontoon on a river? You're on the right page. Anchoring everywhere and anywhere? Look at the Richter.
Specs
- Variants: 15 lb and 20 lb river anchor kits
- Includes coated river anchor, coated chain, 100 ft anchor line, and shackles
- Anchor and chain made and coated in the USA
- SKUs: P516KIT-B, P520KIT-B
Why Greenfield
Our river shapes have been holding pontoons and river boats since the early 1960s, and we still make and coat them in the USA. This kit exists so you can rig a hard-to-hold boat right on the first try — anchor, chain, line, and shackles, matched by the people who cast the anchor.
Product questions
What's included in the river anchor kit?
A USA-made coated river anchor, USA-made coated chain, 100 ft of anchor line, and shackles — matched and ready to rig.
Is this a good pontoon anchor?
Yes — larger river anchors are the classic pick for pontoons and other hard-to-hold boats, especially in current.
Is the kit made in the USA?
The river anchor and coated chain are made and coated in the USA, with coating done in Greenfield, Ohio. The kit also includes anchor line and shackles.
River anchor or Richter?
The river kit is the solid mid-range pick for current and structure. The Richter kit adds all-bottom performance and the easiest snag retrieval — for a premium.