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I have often wondered about the fortress. I envy its light weight but am
concerned about the holding power. I have often noticed that the CQR sometimes
does not dig in at all but lies on its side. Therefore the only thing holding
us
in the spot is the weight of the anchor and the weight and caternary of the
chain. If there is any current or wind the CQR will anchor in though.

Can anyone advise why the weight of the fortress is not a factor for concern?
I
would love the light weight to load in the dinghy when using it as a kedge.

The Fortress is marvelous when it digs in. It doesn't always. Its light weight
can cause it to fly over the bottom but its design really makes it dig in once
it strfats to set. Recently our windlass has been on the blink putting the
Delta 35 with all chain rode out of business. (We could free-fall the anchor
but getting it back would be far more than this back could endure.) So we used
a Fortress FX-11 on ten to one rope rode and it held our 16,000 lb O'Day 37
perfectly. Had a hell of a job breaking it out. We also have an FX-23 as storm
anchor. It has 40 ft. of chain and can be managed without a windlass. To answer
your question, The Fortress has tremendous holding power in most bottoms but
not weeds. The angle of the flukes can be changed for use in soupy mud.