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

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Lofrans Project 1000 Vertical Windlass - Gypsy Only

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

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

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

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

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

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Danforth Standard Anchor

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Fortress FX Anchor

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

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

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

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Electric Windlass

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Imtra Chain Markers

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

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

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

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