Abstract: An improved boat anchor assembly including an anchor shank having a fluke pivotally connected thereto and supported for angular displacement about an axis normally related to the longitudinal axis of the shank, motion limiting stops mounted on the shank for arresting pivotal motion of the flukes relative the shank, the shank being provided with a pivotal coupling interposed between the ends thereof and pins for imparting stability to the shank and adapted to deform under angularly applied loads of predetermined magnitudes whereby the shank-fluke connection is permitted to "break" for facilitating recovery of the anchor.