Bauer N-Type Plow Boat Anchor - 316 Stainless Steel (12kg/26.5lb)
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Check PriceWaking up on the rocks is a bad way to start the day. Your anchor is dragging. The tide is pulling. You’re losing ground while you sleep. Most skippers trust luck. Luck is for landlubbers. You need iron that bites.
Cheap galvanized hooks are garbage. The coating peels. The salt eats the core. Rust bleeds all over your pristine deck. Generic anchors are weighted wrong. They skip across the seabed like a flat stone. You might as well throw a plastic bucket overboard. Plastic has no place on a blue-water vessel. If your hardware can't handle a gale, it's scrap metal. Don't settle for bilge-water quality.
The Bauer N-Type Plow Boat Anchor is the answer. 12kg (26.5lb) of raw 316 stainless steel. It’s engineered to dig. The plow geometry forces the tip down. It finds the bottom and stays there. This isn't just a shiny ornament; it's a tool for survival. Pairs well with a AirowMarine Delta Anchor for your secondary, but this N-Type is your primary workhorse. While you're at it, swap those leaking scuppers for a 316 Stainless Steel Boat Floor Drain. Keep the water outside. Check your 316 Stainless Steel Boat Porthole Window for leaks too. Only 316 steel holds up. Read this Stainless Steel Guide if you doubt me.
| Feature | Bauer N-Type 316 Stainless | Generic Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 316 Marine-Grade Stainless Steel | Galvanized Iron / 304 Steel |
| UV Resistance | Maximum (Mirror Polished) | Low to Moderate |
| Price | Premium Professional Grade | Cheap Scrap |
- Silica Sol Casting
- A precision investment casting process that ensures a high-density, unified steel core with no internal air pockets.
- 316 Stainless Steel
- A marine-grade alloy containing molybdenum, providing superior resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in seawater.
FAQ
- Will this anchor rust in high-salinity seawater?
- No. The anchor is constructed from premium 316 stainless steel, which contains molybdenum for superior resistance to ocean-borne chlorides. Furthermore, the mirror-polished finish eliminates surface microscopic pits where corrosion typically begins.
- How does N-Type geometry compare to a standard fluke anchor?
- The N-Type plow geometry is engineered with a weighted tip and optimized fluke angle that allows it to penetrate the seabed instantly. Our testing shows it provides 35% more holding power in difficult sand and mud bottoms than traditional flat fluke designs.
- Is the shank prone to bending under heavy loads?
- The anchor utilizes Silica Sol casting technology, creating a high-density, unified steel core. This manufacturing process ensures high tensile strength and structural rigidity, preventing the shank from warping even during high-tide surges or heavy wind loads.
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