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 5/16" Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

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

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

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

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

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

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Imtra Chain Markers

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

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