Also known as Sand Anchors. The most popular of all, these lightweight anchors, designed for good roll stability and deep penetration, perform extremely well in sand and mud and are commonly used as storm and backup anchors. Fitted with retrieval eyes they are easy to remove. Easy to stow since they lay flat, Fluke anchors are easy to handle and their holding power relies more on design advantages that sheer weight. For this reason, pound by pound, their holding power is greater than other designs. They will however, provide limited holding in clay, grassy, or rocky bottoms.
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