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

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

Fortress FX Anchor

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

AutoAnchor AA320 2-Function Handheld Remote Control - SPA-AA9207

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

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

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Rocna Original Stainless Steel Anchor

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

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

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

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