and the shank was bent nearly as bad as the above. Never got the story on how that happened - just laid it out on the ground and brought my back-hoe bucket down on it til it came true. Later gave it to my son for his pontoon boat. I've never liked CQRs - I've had them drag on a number of occasions where they were well set and should have held. I still use a Delta and Bruce for bower anchors and have not been disappointed. Someday I will have to try a Manson at least. ( I might mention that I have a small boat and oversize anchors with plenty of chain. )