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Sea-Dog
Sea-Dog Galvanized Folding Anchor KIT 3.5 Pound (318003K)
MSRP $109.95Was $109.95Sale $49.99 -
Sea Dog Marine
The Sea-Dog Line Folding Grapnel Anchor is a highly compact, lockable four-arm anchor designed primarily for small watercraft, inflatables, personal watercraft (PWCs), and as a light-duty backup anchor for larger boats. Constructed from hot-dipped galvanized iron with forged flukes, its key feature is that the four-arms fold flat against the main shank, preventing sharp flukes from puncturing sensitive fabrics or damaging storage compartments.
Key Specifications & Sizing Guide
The anchor comes in multiple weight configurations to match various boat lengths, requiring specific chain and line setups:
| Model / Weight | Ideal Boat Length | Recommended Chain | Recommended Line |
| 1.5 lbs to 3.5 lbs. | 5' - 12' | 3/16" x 7' – 10' | 1/4" x 35' |
| 7 lbs to 9 lbs. | 5' - 18' | 3/16" x 10' – 13' | 5/16" x 120' |
| 13 lbs. | 14' - 22' | 3/16" x 10' – 20' | 3/8" x 150' |
| 18 lbs. | 18' - 26' | 1/4" x 10' – 20' or 3/8" | 3/8" x 150' to 1/2" |
Features and Performance
- Locking Collar: Features a retrieval/locking ring that slides down to lock the flukes securely in both the fully open and tightly collapsed storage positions.
- Bottom Conditions: Excels at grabbing onto structures in heavy weeds, grass, gravel, and rocky beds.
- Holding Limitation: Because of its small fluke surface area, it provides relatively poor holding power for long-term anchoring or heavy wind/currents. It functions best for quick daytime stops, kayaking fishing, or as a temporary drag weight.
- Available Kits: Sea-Dog also packages these into complete ready-to-go systems like the Sea-Dog Economy Folding Anchor Kit which includes lines, floats, and storage mesh bags. They also offer an Anti-Snag kit that uses a zip-tie breakaway system for easy retrieval in rocky bottoms.