Greenfield Products Slip Ring & Traditional Anchors

Greenfield Products: The Original Coated Slip Ring & Traditional Anchor

When it comes to slip ring and traditional fluke anchors, few names carry the legacy of Greenfield Products. Holding America's boats since 1959, this fourth-generation, family-owned Ohio manufacturer didn't just enter the marine anchor market — they helped define it. Slip ring and traditional anchors represent the heart of what Greenfield does, combining time-proven engineering with innovations that set the standard for the entire category.

What Makes a Greenfield Slip Ring Anchor Different?

The slip ring anchor is a refinement of the classic Danforth-style fluke design — and Greenfield's execution is what sets it apart. At its core, the slip ring mechanism adds a sliding ring on the anchor's shaft that transforms retrieval from a frustrating chore into a straightforward maneuver. Unlike conventional anchors that must be weighed by pulling straight up on the shank — a nearly impossible task if the anchor is snagged — Greenfield's slip ring design allows retrieval by simply backing your boat directly over the anchor, causing the ring to slide to the crown and release the anchor from the opposite direction.

Greenfield pioneered the world's first PVC-coated anchor in 1962, and that innovation is still central to their slip ring lineup today. Each anchor is undercoated for extra adhesion, then finished in a heavy plastisol coating that protects your boat's hull and deck surfaces from the scratches and dings that bare steel anchors routinely cause. The coating is highly elastic and specifically formulated for the marine environment, guarding against both corrosion and cosmetic damage to your vessel's finish.

Holding Power Where It Counts

Greenfield's slip ring and traditional fluke anchors deliver exceptional holding power in sand, mud, and gravel — the bottom conditions most commonly encountered by recreational boaters. The traditional fluke geometry bites aggressively into soft bottoms and sets reliably when proper scope is maintained. Greenfield recommends using anchor chain alongside any steel fluke anchor to provide the weight necessary to maintain the correct low approach angle for a solid set, with a minimum 5:1 scope and an optimal 7:1 scope (rope length to water depth). Following these guidelines ensures dependable performance in winds up to 30 knots for boats up to 24 feet.

Color, Style, and Coverage Options

Greenfield's slip ring anchors are available in multiple colors — including black, white, red, and royal blue — so they can complement your boat's trim rather than clash with it. The PVC coating also provides quiet, scratch-free stowage in anchor lockers and on deck. Whether you're outfitting a bass boat, pontoon, fishing boat, or runabout, Greenfield's lineup of 10 models in this category offers the right weight and configuration for your vessel.

American-Made Quality, Backed by Warranty

Every Greenfield Products anchor is proudly manufactured in the United States. The company stands behind their workmanship with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. As a fourth-generation family business, Greenfield brings a level of accountability and craftsmanship rarely found in mass-market marine hardware.

Explore the full Greenfield Products brand page to discover their complete lineup of marine anchors and accessories, or browse all Slip Ring & Traditional Anchors to find the right model for your boat.