Magazine tests and real-world evaluation of XYZ anchor designs.
The XYZ anchor family has been featured in independent marine publications. Below are links to available reporting, alongside a reserved space for the Motor Boat article.
These articles tested earlier XYZ designs, not necessarily the new 2026 XYZ Air models.
An independent mud-bottom comparison including two XYZ Extreme designs. The magazine discusses setting, holding under load, and other practical considerations. The article's observations are mixed, so we link to the full original report rather than present a selective excerpt.
Read Practical Sailor articleMotor Boat magazine coverage of the XYZ Anchor. The exact article link will be attached once verified.
Our separate How We Test page presents the test methods and the original diagram supplied for your website.
Design preview only. External articles are linked to their publishers; no magazine text or photography has been reproduced here.