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Anchoring Techniques: A Practical Guide to Systems and Safety
Practical anchoring techniques for a safer stay at anchor: choose suitable ground, deploy and set the anchor, manage the rode...
Knox vs. The Rest: Anchor Design Comparison
Compare Knox split-fluke anchor design with CQR, Bruce, Delta, Rocna and Spade, including materials, construction and boat-use considerations.
Anchor Sizing Guide: How to Choose and Compare a Boat Anchor
The most popular anchor is not automatically the right anchor for your boat. Brand recognition, weight and boat length are...
How Split-Fluke Designed Anchor Works
Knox’s patented split‑fluke design delivers rapid setting, deep burying & reliable re‑orientation. Learn why it’s the best anchor for shifting...
The Science Behind the Knox Anchor: Professor John H. Knox’s Research and Legacy
Explore the scientific research, testing data, & engineering philosophy behind Knox Anchors and Prof. John H. Knox’s innovative anchor design.
Practical Anchoring Techniques with a Knox Anchor
Learn practical anchoring techniques for strong currents, tidal shifts, mud, sand, and severe weather using a Knox split-fluke roll-bar anchor.
Choosing the Right Anchor Accessories: Swivels, Shackles and Snubbers Explained
Learn how to choose the right anchor accessories like swivels, shackles, and snubbers to improve anchoring safety, reduce shock loads,...
Why High‑Tensile Steel Makes a Better Boat Anchor
Find out how Knox use high tensile steel Grade 80, ISO 1461 galvanization, & precision manufacturing to create stronger, safer...
Anchor Behaviour, Not Peak Numbers: Why Predictability Wins
Knox prioritizes predictable anchor behaviour, repeatable tests & rapid resetting for safer anchoring. There's more than just peak numbers. Read...
Anchor Load and Sizing: Beyond Boat Weight
Learn how windage, rode and dynamic anchor loads affect anchor sizing beyond vessel weight, with qualified guidance for choosing a...