The Fortress FX-7 Original Replacement Shank is the factory shank for the FX-7 anchor, for red logo anchors from 2006 onward.
The FX-7 is the small anchor in the Fortress range, and its shank is not interchangeable with the FX-11 or any other size despite looking similar. The red logo restriction narrows it further. Fortress changed the design in 2006, so an older anchor needs a different part even with the model number matching.
A shank is the arm running from the crown to the shackle point, taking the whole load when an anchor sets and bending if a boat swings against a snagged fluke. Because Fortress anchors come apart with hand tools, a bent shank is a repair rather than a write-off. Explore more anchor accessories.
- For red logo FX-7 anchors, 2006 and newer
- Not interchangeable with other Fortress sizes
- Check the logo color, not just the model number
- Turns a bent shank into a repair, not a write-off
