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

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

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

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

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

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

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

Defender Pre-Made Anchor Rode - 8-Plait Rope and High Test Chain

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

Lofrans Electric Motor

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 HT Chain

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656211967-310

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

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

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

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

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Fortress FX Anchor

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

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