Bryan Little

Lost my anchor & chain this weekend. I have an 2001 42 Fountain Lightning. Does anyone know what brand of anchor it is. I had heard it was a Fortress. If so is it a FX-16 (shank length 31 in, fluke length 18 in, & stock length 25 in or FX-11 (shank length 27 in, fluke length 16 in, & stock length 22 in. Will I have to buy a new 1 from Fountain to get it to be able to lock into place. If anyone has easy access to their boat (35-42) could you check. I got the measurements off of Fortressanchors.com. Thanks for the help.

US1 Fountain

iTrader: (1)

You can buy a Fortress from tons of places. I bought mine from Defenders.

soldier4402

http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...1&merchID=4006

soldier4402

beleive they still have free shipping

RaggedEdge

Don't believe it's a Fortress, mine is polished stainless steel. If you want the dimensions just ask, would be glad to get some measurements for you.

billeickmann

Mine is also a polished stainless, about the same size blades as a Fortress fx-11, but shorter cross shaft and shank. My fx-11 holds way better.

RaggedEdge

I think they cut the cross shaft so it will fit in the locker.

blownincome

Its made by Fountain if you want one like you lost.. I took mine out and use it for a stern anchor and bought a fortress slip ring type and use it on the bow instead (works better)

Bryan Little

thanks for all the helpful info. looks like cutting down the Fortress is the best way. I am going to borrow my friends anchor out of his Fountain & cut the Fortress down to match

billeickmann

If you have a fx-11, dont cut the cross shaft. It will fit as it is. At least it does on mine. Bill