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"

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

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Fortress FX Anchor

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

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

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Muir Storm VRC 3500 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

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

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

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

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Imtra Chain Markers

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

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

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

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