Kedge: Danforth HT vs. Fortress

[Fore and Aft]

We have the Fortress FX23 for a stern anchor on our 33’ yacht. We love it, and usually put it with some chain/rope into my sons kayak and he paddles of and dumps it for us. At only 6.8kg even a 12 year old can handle it and in our area (plenty of sand) it holds well.
We purchased the Fortress of Gumtree for $100 AU, that’s why we have the larger model.
Cheers

[RainDog]

Thanks for all the input. FWIW, I will never stow this anchor. I will keep it rigged as a stern anchor. So stowability is not a factor for me. Just price and strength. Sounds like most people feel the Fortress is the way to go.

I already have an FX-37 as a second/backup bow anchor. I just want to add a stern/kedge anchor to the boat. On my last boat, I had a Danforth as the stern anchor. I used it quite a few times, so plan to keep one rigged on this boat too.

[sck5]

You definitely want some chain on the Fortress. I had one for my 40 ft. boat as a backup and in very strong current it is so light it sometimes needs help to get down to the bottom instead of just flying around in the current. That big area on the flukes is great for holding. Not so great when you want it to sink to the bottom.