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Which anchor holds best in sand and soft mud?

  1. The mushroom anchor
  2. The folding grapple
  3. The pivoting-fluke anchor
  4. The plow anchor
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Correct answer: The pivoting-fluke anchor

Danforth and Fortress anchors are pivoting-fluke types.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 6: Common types of anchors, page 26

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