Stainless Steel CQR Anchors, 180 lbs.

The CQR has earned Lloyd's Register Approval as a High Holding Power anchor. The CQR's plow shape works well in a wide variety of seabeds including sand, pebble, mud and kelp.
Designed for difficult grassy or rocky bottoms.

• Proven shank hinge design allows the anchor to stay set during moderate wind or current shifts
• Breaks out easily when pull is vertical for raising the anchor
• Drop-forged, high-tensile steel makes the CQR one of the strongest anchors you can buy
• Guaranteed against breakage - forever
• Anchors 105 lb and above are welded, as drop forging is not practicable
• Note: the table below is based on the manufacturer's recommendations, and is meant as a guide only. If you are in doubt about the appropriate choice of anchor for your boat, please call us for advice at 800-426-6930.

Is CQR a good anchor?

The Mantus, Spade, and Ultra anchors also demonstrated superior performance compared to the CQR. However, in the soft mud categories, the CQR was found to be on par with the Viking and Vulcan anchors. In a direct pull test conducted in sandy mud, the CQR exhibited a resistance of up to 3,600 pounds, which is almost as impressive as the Viking and Vulcan anchors.

What is a CQR anchor used for?

Plough anchors, commonly referred to as 'CQR' (Coastal Quick Release), are widely chosen because of their versatility and effective holding capabilities in different seabed conditions.