Delta Anchor

A proprietary-style fixed-shank plough anchor with a weighted, roughly triangular fluke designed to set quickly.

The original Delta design and similar anchors use a single concave or plough-form fluke without a roll bar. They generally perform well in sand and mud, but holding and reset behaviour varies with size, seabed, scope, loading and the particular design.

No anchor is best in every bottom. Correct sizing, compatible rode and fittings, a controlled set and continued anchor watch matter more than relying on a broad “various seabeds” claim.