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Greenfield Richter Anchor
The secret to the Richter Anchor’s success stems from the combination of three proven
technologies to create a truly unique high-performance anchor. By offering the weight of a
river anchor, the penetration of a grapnel anchor and the easy retrieval of a slip ring anchor, the
revolutionary Richter digs in and holds under almost any conditions, and its patented release system
allows for easy retrieval even when buried or tangled.
The five “grabber” prongs on the base of the Richter Anchor get a quick hold on your location
while the centrally weighted shaft gives plenty of drag to keep you solidly anchored over your
favorite fishing spot, be it over rocks, mud, weeds, or sand. This “all-terrain” readiness offers a
tremendous advantage when anchoring in unfamiliar waters, and the anchor can even hold you
more precisely on the chosen set-point.
The Richter Anchor has been shown to maintain a good hold with a three-to-one scope,
meaning far less anchor line to haul in and out. And speaking of hauling the thing out, this anchor
takes much of the stress out of the equation with the winning pair of a well-centered weight
distribution and a clever release bar that makes the anchor near 100 percent retrievable.
All these factors add up to a superior, American-made anchor ready to serve you well for years
to come. http://www.greenfieldproducts.comPowerpointe Anchor
How about those times when you want to anchor your vessel at a sandbar or an out-of-the-way
beach? With Powerpointe anchors, you can safely camp out and rest assured knowing your boat will
be safely moored in the morning. These anchors are particularly effective when waves, current and
wind are factors that might otherwise make you worry about your boat drifting away without you.
Weighing in at 10 1/2 pounds, these 41-inch long and 10 1/2-inch wide anchors have the weight
and size to securely tie your boat to your chosen sandbar. They feature a built-in five-and-a-half-
pound slide weight that makes driving them into and out of the shore super easy, and they feature
a durable high-visibility powder-coated finish that will make them difficult to lose. A single anchor
is excellent when tied to the center of a pontoon or other small boat for temporary mooring (it’s a
great lunch hook).
Coming in kits of either one or two anchors, the two-anchor set comes with two Powerpointe
anchors and two 50-foot anchor lines with snap-hooks. This kit is ideal for securely anchoring
pontoons and deck boats to the shoreline more securely for longer stays on the beach. To make it so,
you simply attach one line to each of the rear cleats, and drive the anchors into the shore on both
sides of the boat. This method keeps the stern of the boat and the engine in deep water, while the
bow is safe and secure on the shore. And beyond their intended use in securing your vessel, these
stake anchors pull double duty tying pets, camping tarps, umbrellas to the spot where you intend
them to stay.
All Powerpointe anchors are 100 percent made in the USA in St. Louis, Mo., and are shipped with
a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. http://www.wagnerproducts.comMantus Anchors
The Mantus anchor is designed to penetrate dense grassy bottoms and set with unparalleled
holding power. This anchor is a force to be reckoned with in that it will fix your pontoon or deck boat
to its chosen spot with a reliably firm grip on bottoms that leave other anchors skittering along the
lakebed. This spade anchor bites early and sinks deep into the grass or sand below while the half ring
bar stops it at the ideal level of set, and the visibly sharp tip of the anchor is precision machined to
achieve the perfect shape for maximum penetrating power.
The construction of the Mantus anchor is remarkable for having no cast parts. Every part of this
anchor is made from carbon or stainless steel plates welded and bolted together in such a way that
they are stronger than necessary for any work you will ever need. Although the shank is attached
to the fluke with four bolts, a single bolt has sufficient strength to handle the maximum expected
load on the anchor. Then, with both versions of the anchor, care is taken to protect the anchor from
corrosion. In the stainless version, the surface is hardened by shot-peening and then electro-polished
to provide maximum corrosion resistance, while the carbon steel version is protected with a hot-dipped
galvanization to protect it for the long term. And, to top it off, Mantus offers a lifetime warranty on all
its anchors. http://www.mantusanchors.com