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"

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

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

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

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Imtra Chain Markers

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Muir Cheetah HR2500 Compact Horizontal Windlass

Fortress FX Anchor

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

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

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar H2 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600533

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

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

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6657011108-102

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

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