On Thu, 15 May 2008 11:46:49 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
"Reggie is Here wrote:

Danforth, Fortress (with lots of chain,) CQR, and Delta have all proven
to be good / great anchors, I would not want to trust my boat to a
unproven anchor.

You forgot to mention Spade and Rocna, quite possibly the two best all
around anchors currently available - very easy to set, great holding
power and work well in a variety of different bottom conditions.