The Danforth Anchor is made of hot dip galvanized steel. Performs quite well in mud and sand. When set correctly, the flukes can penetrate the bottom with a lot of force, resulting in excellent holding power. Tapered shank with chamfered edges for deeper seabed penetration. Features: Style: Pivoting fluke Material: Hot dip galvanized steel Application: Sand and mud Pros: Performs quite well in mud and sand. Stows easily on most bow rollers Cons: Limited or no holding in grassy, rock or clay bottoms