Lewmar Anchor Safety Strap -18"

The Lewmar Anchor Safety Strap – 18" is a critical deck safety device designed to prevent accidental anchor deployment when your vessel is at rest or moored. This stainless steel strap clips directly onto your anchor chain, shackle, or anchor itself, creating a reliable secondary restraint that keeps your ground tackle secured without relying on the windlass, which is engineered for deployment, not long-term holding.

At 18 inches in length, this safety strap provides sufficient reach for most anchor systems while remaining compact enough to stow easily in a deck locker or lazarette. The stainless steel construction resists corrosion in salt water environments, a critical advantage for cruisers and offshore anglers who spend extended time at sea. Unlike a permanent lashing, the Lewmar design allows quick release when you're ready to anchor, yet maintains firm grip during idle periods. The lightweight profile—half a pound—adds negligible weight to your deck gear inventory while delivering measurable peace of mind.

Lewmar's explicit guidance recommends securing your anchor to the boat when not in use, a standard practice among both weekend cruisers and serious offshore operators. Weekend fishermen appreciate the simplicity of clipping and unclipping before each trip, while long-range cruisers value the permanent deck safety setup it enables. This strap eliminates the risk of losing expensive anchor hardware to unintended release—a genuine risk during rough seas, sudden maneuvers, or equipment failure. Competing with improvised methods like bungee cords or hastily tied line, the purpose-built strap design delivers faster, more reliable results.