Fortress and Guardian anchors are made from the exact same aluminum magnesium alloy, which is well know for its strength, weight, and corrosion resistance. Fortress anchors have more precision-machining steps than Guardian, so you will get a better performing anchor with the Fortress. The Fortress also has a longer warranty (Lifetime Parts Replacement vs. 1 Year), the adjustable fluke angle for soft mud, and the extra corrosion protection/nicer appearance from the anodizing. Guardian costs less, of course. The Guardian anchor is intended for utility applications, while Fortress is intended for mission critical applications. A guideline: If the boat is to be unattended, use a Fortress. If anchoring over night, use a Fortress. If the anchorage is not protected against bad weather, use a Fortress. If you are carrying a spare anchor as a backup or storm anchor, use a Fortress.
Guardian vs. Fortress
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I would like to carry a Guardian anchor as a spare or storm anchor. Since it will be below deck, I don’t need the anodized protection. However, is it of the same strength ratings as the Fortress? Any other consideration for choosing a Guardian?
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