Delta vs DTX Anchor

I can't find any difference in the specs

The 55lb DTX anchor has a shank thickness of 16mm
https://www.lewmar.com/node/11599?v=25198

The 55lb Delta also has a shank thickness of 16mm
https://www.lewmar.com/node/11594?v=25162

Delta:
55lb_Delta_Spec.jpg

DTX:
55lb_DTX_Spec.jpg


What am I missing?
 
I believe the difference between the DTX and Delta anchors is the grade of stainless steel. The DTX is 316 SS while is listed as a “high tensile stainless steel” (I have not been able to determine actual grade). I do know the Sea Ray used the DTX anchors on the newer 510DA.
 
Thanks @41Stinger
That's interesting and good info on SR using them. I sent an email to lewmar asking the same question. Waiting on their response as well. I do seem to think that the DTX will more than work for my needs. But at the end of the day one boat Buck more for safety isn't the end of the Earth.
 
The SR option for SS is P/N 508739 and for all chain P/N 225060. The anchor is a plow style; I suspect a Lewmar Delta.
I have these options. I will say the polished SS anchor is a breeze to keep clean.
I wouldn't put too much into the blather about bending a SS anchor; if you bend it you deserve to have a bent anchor because you tried. The stainless in either anchor you are considering is 300 series so from a material aspect I wouldn't worry too much. The material thickness and width for the shank is what I'd me most interested in.
Don't forget to replace the swivel with an S2 Mantus swivel...
BTW if one is smart enough to bend a stainless anchor the stainless can be bent back without loss of strength; can't do that with carbon steel.

Is there no warranty against bending?
 
For completeness, I just got the following response from Lewmar:
The Delta and DTX are almost similar with 2 exceptions: the type of stainless steel they are constructed with, Delta being a manganese stainless and DTX being 316 stainless, and the warranty, DTX is around 3 years whereas Delta is lifetime.

I think they meant to say almost identical above
 
Nobody but the fishes are gona see it when its dug in on the bottom keeping from smashing into the rocks when a storm pops up in middle of the night. Ill take strength and holding power over shiney and pretty every time.
 
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Nobody but the fishes are gona see it when its dug in on the bottom keeping from smashing into the rocks when a storm pops up in middle of the night. Ill take strength and holding power over shiney and pretty every time.
My Delta proved its worth 2 or 3 times and never let me down in a storm.
 
Going for the less expensive bling. I'm replacing all the anchor tackle before launch and I'm going to replace the crappy looking (but fully functional) Kodiak with the 35 lb Lewmar DTX. Going with a West Marine branded rope and chain combo and a Mantus swivel. I think the DTX here on Lake St Clair will be just fine with my limited anchoring.
 
I just switched out all my anchor tackle as well. Anchor to chain to rope 3 strand nylon braided to chain and an S2 Mantus swivel. I believe all original and it appears PO reversed the line at some point to get the most out of it. The line was pretty stiff and creating issues with windlass when retrieving.
Hopefully no more issues and a piece of mind to boot.:)
 
Going for the less expensive bling. I'm replacing all the anchor tackle before launch and I'm going to replace the crappy looking (but fully functional) Kodiak with the 35 lb Lewmar DTX. Going with a West Marine branded rope and chain combo and a Mantus swivel. I think the DTX here on Lake St Clair will be just fine with my limited anchoring.
I replaced mine rode with 125' of chain with 150' of 3 strand when I bought the boat but replaced my swivel with the Mantus last year and have been very happy with it.
 
I'd never get close the rope with your set up. 20' is about as deep as St Clair is except for the shipping channel.
Most of my anchoring is about the same, 15' to 25' depths so I rarely have more than 75' of chain out. I went with 125' of chain to add weight to the bow and also not have to worry about the splice going though the windlass.
 

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