Anchoring & Docking

About Anchoring & Docking

A good boat anchor and the proper anchoring accessories to set and retrieve it can make the difference between a great time on the water and a very frustrating exercise in futility. Nothing is more irritating than having to cut the line on a perfectly good anchor rode because you are unable to hoist it aweigh and haul it on board your boat.

First, you need to know what type of sea bottom that you will normally be dropping your anchor into so you can decide which anchor will work best for your needs. Then, you need to decide upon the length of anchor rode that you will need to buy, again, based upon the majority of places that you plan to drop anchor. If you are planning on spending a lot of time deep sea fishing, you will need to buy a longer anchor rode than if you just plan to anchor near shore all the time. The choice is entirely up to you, which is the reason why we are generally reluctant to advise you and never pressure you into making a purchase decision.

However, you should always buy the best anchoring gear that you can afford because you can never predict when you will need to rely on it in an emergency, so make sure that your cleats, chocks, bow roller, and windlass are strong enough to carry the load of your boat in any sea conditions. Also, having the proper chafing gear and shock absorbers will protect the investment in your favorite boat, so you can enjoy being out on the water.

Anchoring & Docking

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Fortress FX Anchor

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Sleipner S-Link System Dual Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC212

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Danforth Standard Anchor

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Vetus Thruster Propeller

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