Plow anchors are effective on a wide range of sea bottoms, but which plow to buy? West Marine included this anchor in our own series of tests. We can't reveal results before they appear in Sail magazine (Sept. 2006) but we were impressed enough to immediately begin offering the full Manson Supreme line of galvanized and stainless steel plow anchors. The Manson Supreme is a Lloyd's-certified high-holding-power anchor. Based on the classic plow design, it features several improvements:

• A sharp spearpoint that digs right in, penetrates deeply and sets rapidly
• A roll-bar to achieve self-righting without a lead-weighted tip
• High tensile steel saves shank weight, focusing more mass in the load-bearing fluke
• Dual-attachment shank—on rocky bottoms, attach the rode with a shackle through the long slot for easier break-out if anchor gets caught

Made in New Zealand by a renowned boat-building family, and with their lifetime warrantee.

• Five sizes: 15, 25, 35, 45 and 60lb.
• Choose galvanized steel for maximum strength or polished stainless steel
• Fits and will self-launch from all standard bow rollers