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Lewmar Shallow Water Anchors
Lewmar Axis electric shallow water anchor with mounting bracket on boat transom, black finish, ready to deploy

Mount It Your Way

Find the right mounting setup for your Lewmar shallow water anchor — compare Jack Plate, Motor Mount, Pontoon Deck, and Quick Release options for your boat.

Mounting Options

Choose Your Mounting Style

Five ways to mount a Lewmar Axis or Vector anchor — pick the one that matches your transom, your hardware, and how often you need the anchor off the boat.

  • Lewmar Quick Release Mounting Bracket black, dovetail slide-out design, studio product photo on white background

    Quick Release Bracket

    A dovetail-style mounting interface that lets your anchor slide on and off in seconds — no tools, no bolts.

    Why Add Quick Release?

    • Easier trailering
    • Simpler garage and off-season storage
    • Added security when the boat is unattended
    • Fast seasonal removal and reinstallation
    • Compatible with most boat covers
    • Swap one anchor between multiple boats

    Compatible With:

    • Direct Transom Mounting
    • Jack Plate Mount
    • Motor Mount
    • Pontoon Mount
  • Lewmar Jack Plate Mounting Bracket black, beauty angle showing bracket arms and E-coated aluminum finish

    Jack Plate Mount

    Attaches directly to an existing jack plate, eliminating the need to drill additional holes into the transom.

    Why Choose Jack Plate?

    • Zero additional transom holes
    • Improved spike deployment geometry
    • Solves clearance conflicts with trim tabs or outboard hardware

    Compatible With:

    • Boats with an existing jack plate
  • Lewmar Motor Mount Bracket white, angled beauty shot showing sandwich-style bracket plate and E-coated aluminum finish

    Motor Mount

    Installs between the outboard and transom to create a secure anchor mounting point on curved or limited-clearance transoms.

    Why Choose Motor Mount?

    • Works with curved transoms that can't take a direct mount
    • No jack plate required
    • Zero additional transom holes
    • Improved spike deployment geometry
    • Solves clearance conflicts with trim tabs or outboard hardware

    Compatible With:

    • Boats with standard outboard motors
  • Lewmar Pontoon Deck Mounting Bracket black, studio product photo showing full bracket assembly and included hardware

    Pontoon Deck Mount

    Purpose-built for pontoon and deck boat applications where traditional transom mounting isn't practical.

    Why Choose Pontoon Deck Mount?

    • Keeps the anchor clear of excess wake and spray
    • Improved spike deployment geometry
    • Solves clearance conflicts on flat-deck layouts

    Compatible With:

    • Pontoon and deck boats

Already Have a Bracket?

Good news! All Lewmar shallow water anchors use the industry-standard four-hole mounting pattern, making them compatible with virtually any mounting bracket on the market.

Installation Guide

Watch our step-by-step walkthrough showing how the Axis shallow water anchor mounts directly to existing Power-Pole® bracket patterns — no additional drilling required.

Super easy install and will also mount to Minn Kota® Talon® or Raptor® mounts. Very happy with these and highly recommend these over other brands.

Joshua | Verified Buyer

Compare Mounting Options

Direct Transom
Standard installation method
Purpose
Standard installation method
Mounting Location
Boat transom
Additional Bracket Required
No
Uses Existing Boat Hardware
No
Preserves Transom Integrity
No
Best For
Boats with suitable transom space
Axis Compatible
Vector Compatible
Jack Plate Mount
Integrates with your existing jack plate
Purpose
Integrates with existing jack plate setups
Mounting Location
Existing jack plate
Additional Bracket Required
Yes
Uses Existing Boat Hardware
Yes
Preserves Transom Integrity
Yes
Best For
Boats already equipped with a jack plate
Axis Compatible
Vector Compatible
Motor Mount
For boats with limited transom space
Purpose
Alternative mounting location for boats with limited transom options
Mounting Location
Between transom and outboard
Additional Bracket Required
Yes
Uses Existing Boat Hardware
Yes
Preserves Transom Integrity
Yes
Best For
Boats with limited transom access or clearance
Axis Compatible
Vector Compatible
Pontoon Mount
For pontoon and tritoon boats
Purpose
Adapts shallow water anchoring to pontoon layouts
Mounting Location
Pontoon deck structure
Additional Bracket Required
Yes
Uses Existing Boat Hardware
No
Preserves Transom Integrity
N/A
Best For
Pontoon and tritoon boats
Axis Compatible
Vector Compatible
Most Versatile
Quick Release Bracket
Tool-free removal from any mount
Purpose
Allows fast anchor removal and reinstallation
Mounting Location
Between anchor and mount
Additional Bracket Required
No
Uses Existing Boat Hardware
No
Preserves Transom Integrity
N/A
Best For
Owners who want easy removal for storage, maintenance, or transport
Axis Compatible
Vector Compatible

See Exact Installation Requirements

  • Direct Transom Mount

    General installation support for standard direct transom mounting — no additional bracket required.

  • TI-484

    Jack Plate Mount

    Installation guide for mounting the anchor system to a hydraulic or manual jack plate.

  • TI-485

    Motor Mount

    Installation guide for attaching the anchor between a compatible outboard motor mount and the transom.

  • TI-486

    Pontoon Deck Mount

    Installation guide for deck-mounted installations on pontoon and tritoon boats.

  • TI-487

    Quick Release Mount

    Installation guide for the Lewmar quick release bracket — fits most center-console and bass boat transoms.

Need Help Choosing?

Call 574-971-2773 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM ET) or send us a message — our team can help you match a bracket to your boat before you order.

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