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

Lewmar Delta Anchor

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

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

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

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Lofrans Electric Motor

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Sleipner E170/250TC eVision DC Thruster

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Fortress FX Anchor

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

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

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

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Lofrans X4 Vertical Windlass

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

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

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

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