What is the difference between the HH3 and HH5?

The HH3 is a heavy-duty sandbar anchor ideal for beach applications, wake boats, pontoons, and center consoles. The HH5 offers the same rigid, zero-flex construction but is optimized for 3'–4' of water and higher load stability for larger boats and rougher conditions.

What materials are HammerHead Anchors made from?

Both the HH3 and HH5 are built from schedule 40 aluminum with a 4" × 7" cast aluminum auger and a 5/8" solid 316 stainless steel handle, engineered as a rigid, flex-free system.

Are HammerHead Anchors saltwater safe?

Yes. All HammerHead Anchors use marine-grade metals designed for long-term corrosion resistance in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

HammerHead Anchor Specs | HH3 & HH5 Technical Specifications

HammerHead Anchor Specifications — HH3 & HH5

Premium, over-built, single-piece mechanical anchors engineered for a stronger, deeper, more reliable sandbar hold.

HammerHead Anchors are built from marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel components chosen for one purpose: to eliminate flex, wobble, and failure points in shifting sandbar conditions. Both models share the same materials, auger, and construction — the only differences are length and weight.

HammerHead sandbar anchor family (HH3 & HH5) made from schedule 40 aluminum with cast aluminum auger and 316 stainless steel handle.

Component Specifications (Shared by HH3 & HH5)

Anchor Pole

Material: 1.5" Schedule 40 aluminum
Outer Diameter (OD): 1.90"
Inner Diameter (ID): 1.61"
Wall Thickness: 0.145"
Construction: Single-piece tube; no joints, no telescoping sections
Purpose: Provides rigidity and torque transfer during installation

Auger

Material: Cast aluminum
Diameter: 4"
Length: 7"
Purpose: Cuts into sand and pulls the anchor deeper with each rotation, creating a true mechanical hold
Design: Zero moving parts; no fins, no friction-based mechanisms

Handle

Material: 316 stainless steel
Diameter: 5/8" solid rod
Length: 16"
Purpose: Provides torque for driving and removing the anchor
Design: Corrosion-resistant, high-strength, zero flex

Model Differences: HH3 vs HH5

Both models use the exact same components. The only differences are length and weight, which determine how deep the auger can be driven and how much leverage the user has.

Model	Overall Length	Weight	Best Use
HH3	43"	5 lbs 6 oz	Beaches, shallow sandbars, wake boats, center consoles, pontoons
HH5	67"	7 lbs 3 oz	Deeper-water sandbars, stronger currents, wake boats, center consoles, pontoons

Performance Characteristics

Hold Type: True mechanical hold (not friction-based)
Bottom Type: Sand, packed sand, light sediment
Installation: Rotate clockwise; auger pulls anchor deeper with each turn
Removal: Counter-rotate; no need to yank or disturb surrounding sand
Stability: Zero flex, zero wobble, zero joint failure points

Why HammerHead Anchors Are Built This Way

Most sandbar anchors rely on friction, fins, or multi-piece designs that loosen over time. HammerHead solves this with:

Over-built materials
Single-piece construction
A cast aluminum auger that bites deeper with torque
A stainless steel handle that won’t bend or corrode
No plastic, no collapsible sections, no gimmicks

This is the anchor you buy once and trust for years.

What’s Included

HammerHead Anchor (HH3 or HH5)
316 stainless steel handle
Protective anchor bag

5-Year Limited Warranty

HammerHead Anchors are backed by a 5-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal recreational use. This includes the shaft, auger, and handle.