PLOUGH ANCHOR

Plough Anchor, which is also known as CQR anchor or Plow anchor. It is one type of the RIVER ANCHOR. It is known for its versatility and reliable holding power. It features a unique design with a pivoting shank and a pointed tip, allowing it to dig into various seabeds, including sand, mud, and gravel. However, this kind of anchor is quite convenient for cruising boats because it can often stow well in a roller at the bow, making it quick and easy to place.

Types of Plough Anchors

Plough Anchor

The plough anchor, also known as CQR anchor or plow anchor, is a versatile and high‑performance marine anchor widely used for yachts, workboats, fish farms, and aquaculture projects.

With a pivoting shank and pointed tip design, the plough anchor provides reliable holding power and quickly digs into sand, mud, gravel, and other seabed conditions. It is easy to stow in a bow roller, making it ideal for cruising boats and leisure vessels.

Product Features

Also known as: CQR Anchor, Plow Anchor
Application: Yacht anchor, boat anchor, fish farm, aquaculture
Weight range: 7kg (15lbs) – 318kg (700lbs)
Material: Stainless steel 316L / Q235B
Finishing: Mirror polished SS316L, hot dip galvanized
Customized design & sizes available

Material & Finishing Options

Stainless Steel 316L: High corrosion resistance, mirror polished, ideal for yachts and long‑term seawater use.
Hot Dip Galvanized Carbon Steel: Durable, cost‑effective, suitable for commercial vessels and aquaculture.

How To Choose The Right Plough Anchor

Select the correct plough anchor weight based on your boat length and vessel weight. Heavier boats require larger anchors for reliable holding performance. After confirming the anchor weight, you can match it with suitable chains such as Australian Standard Grade L chains.

Technical Specifications

We offer full dimension data for plough anchors from 5kg up to 160kg. All dimensions are for reference; customized sizes are available upon request.

Why Choose Our Plough Anchors

Strong holding power in various seabeds
Durable materials & corrosion resistance
Wide weight range for all vessel sizes
Flexible customization
No MOQ limit
Wholesale & retail available
14+ months quality warranty
Fast delivery

For more information and ex-stock availability, contact one of our sales engineers to help you choose the fittings suitable for your vessel. Please check our website for deck machinery, chains, HHP anchors, etc.

How To Choose The Right Weight For Your Vessel?

Generally speaking, the larger your boat, the larger the anchor you need and the smaller your vessel, the smaller the anchor you’ll want to buy. To determine what size anchor you need, you can use a boat/anchor chart. Ater you determined which weight of anchor you need, then you may consider about the chains to be fitted with. We also have many vessel chains in Australia Standard, like Grade L, which is also the most commonly ordered chains recently.

Boat Length(m)	Boat Weight	Anchor Weight(kg)	A(mm)	B(mm)	C(mm)
Up to 3.8	200kg	3	125	140	330
3.8-4.5	0.5Ton	4	145	165	375
4.5-6.0	1.5T	6	152	175	403
6.0-7.5	1.5-2T	9	165	185	445
7.5-9.0	2-3.5T	14	185	205	480
9.0-10.0	3.5-5T	16	205	225	520
10.0-12.0	5-11T	22	210	225	550
12.0-14.0	11-16T	25	300	260	560
14.0-18.0	16-26T	35	300	250	640
18.0-20.0	26-34T	42	315	250	730
20.0-22.0	34-40T	61	390	310	705
22.0-25.0	40-60T	74	390	310	705
25.0-28.0	60-88T	113	440	355	435
28.0-32.0	88-100T	125	440	355	435
TBA	TBA	150	525	400	855
TBA	TBA	185	570	420	940
TBA	TBA	220	610	465	960