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 - 5/16"

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Electric Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

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

Lewmar Delta Anchor

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

Lofrans Project 1000 Vertical Windlass - Gypsy Only

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

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

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

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

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Imtra Chain Markers

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

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