Model M2

The M2 Anchor

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DIGS LIKE NO OTHER  M2 Mantus Anchor is designed to penetrate dense grassy bottoms and set with unparalleled holding power. Expect the Mantus Anchor to set every time the first time!

EASY TO STORE  Whether you are a long range cruiser, racing or going out for a day sail. The Mantus breaks down for easy storage, so you can store one or two as spares without taking up much needed boat space. A single bolts is used for the construction to facilitate easy dissassembly and storage.

BUILT STRONG

  • Formed from high quality steel plate and high end precision casting.
  • ASTM certified bolts are oversized with a large margin to ensure safety.
  • Although the bolt used in the assembly is load bearing, only a fraction of the load is transmitted to the bolt.
  • Stainless Steel anchors feature a 2205 Duplex shank and 316L stainless steel fluke. The surface is hardened by shot-peening and then electro-polished to provide maximum corrosion resistance.
  • In the carbon steel version every part of the anchor system is hot-dipped galvanized for corrosion protection. (All shanks are HT ASTM 514 Steel and flukes are mild steel A36 equivalent).
  • Nose of the anchor is reinforced to guarantee a lifetime longevity.

Shank: Uses Hi Test Steel, Yield Strength 690 Mpa

Retrieval Hole: Used to rig emergency retrieval line or tandem anchor set up.

Fluke: Concave shaped used for the fluke provides the maximum resistance to movement.

Ear tabs: increase the angle of attack, and thus pressure on the nose for better sea bed penetration.

Shank/Fluke Bolted Joint: One oversized 316 Stainless Steel bolt for ease of assembly. The bolt is subject to only a small fraction of the load applied to the anchor

Nose Ballast cross section is optimized for best possible setting ability.
M2 Mantus Anchor

DESIGNED FOR FIT Designed to fit boats with bow sprits and bow pulpits.

LIFETIME WARRANTY   See warranty section below for details.

After the release of the Mantus M2 Model we often get the question: which one is better?  Both Anchors have an amazing setting and resetting ability and both are excellent choices for a primary anchor, but each has its own small specific advantages.  Both anchors roll over well in most bottom conditions and it is rare for a properly weighted anchor to end up upside down, nevertheless  M1 Anchor due to its rollbar is better at rolling over in a really soft silty bottom. The M2 anchor is less likely to get plugged up with muddy weeds, and without the need for the roll bar M2 is less bulky. Thus the M2 model provides a better fit for boats with bow pulpits with slotted anchor housing and bow sprits.

DIMENSIONS AND FIT

M2 MODEL DIMENSIONS (IMPERIAL) INCHES
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8 lbs2012125610141033
13 lbs2314146710161134
17 lbs2616157810181334
25 lbs2918178911201445
35 lbs32191981021221645
45 lbs35212091121241745
55 lbs372322101121261856
65 lbs392423101221271956
85 lbs432725111321302157
105 lbs462827121421312267
125 lbs503129131521342468
155 lbs523231141631362678
175 lbs553433141731382779
M2 MODEL DIMENSIONS (METRIC) mm
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3.6   kg5163173041351592593542536581
5.9   kg59136334815518229104062907493
7.7   kg656403387172202321245132282103
11.4 kg731449431191225361350335992115
15.9 kg8064954762112484014554395101127
20.5 kg8825415202312714316606432111139
25.0 kg9475825592482924717651464119149
29.5 kg9946105862603064918683487125156
38.6 kg10976746472873385419754538138172
47.7 kg11637146863043585721799570146183
56.8 kg12667777473313906222870621159199
70.5 kg13328187853494106624915653167209
79.5 kg14078648303684336925966690177221
M2 Anchor Sizing Chart
M2 Anchor Sizing Chart

ANCHOR SIZING GUIDE

Use the following guide to determine what size of anchor to use:

When making sizing recommendations for a working anchor we are generally referring to the needs of a cruising boat spending most of its time on anchor. In doing so we try to envelope high sustained winds (50 kts) and assume poor holding conditions (low viscosity bottoms). Some may think these recommendations to be too conservative especially when compared to sizing tables from other manufacturers. Companies often make claims of superior anchor efficiency, stating that their small anchor X will outperform a much heavier anchor from their competitors and often use sizing charts as a marketing tool to that end, recommending anchors and anchor systems that are dangerously undersized for their intended use. Comparing surface area can be a good judge for potential holding capability. Our anchor sizing recommendations are presented in the table below and divided in three categories: Lunch Anchor category is recommended for lighter use, expected winds under 30 knots, working anchor for winds under 50 knots and finally, storm anchor recommendations are intended for winds above 50 knots. These recommendations are made assuming the worst case scenario, a poor holding bottom and thus may seem conservative but we believe are accurate.

OUR WARRANTY


The Full Warranty can be read here.

The short version: Mantus anchors are warrantied for the LIFETIME of the original purchaser. If an anchor becomes damaged we will ship a replacement part – shank, fluke or roll-bar. The galvanized coating on anchors is covered for 3 years from date of purchase.

CONSTRUCTION GUIDE

Fasteners are provided with every Mantus Anchor. In the event of replacing a lost fastener, please make sure to always use proper size. Always use locking washers, tighten the nut securely and pin the slotted nut

Click here to download a printable pdf of the assembly instructions.

RETURN POLICY

Mantus Marine stands behind its products and wants you to be completely satisfied. If you find that a product does not meet your expectations, or does not work for your application, please contact us as soon as possible so we can work out a solution for you. Please keep all anchor boxes and original packaging until you are sure you want to keep the product. Shipping fees will be deducted from returns. We apologize, but used products cannot be returned. 

Customers that purchased via another sales channel, should contact the relevant store to initiate the return process.

RETURNS

CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS:
WITHIN THE US: 1-855-262-6887
BEYOND THE US: 469-226-3468 / 469-878-4083

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