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

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Todd Boarding Stairs with Handrail

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Lewmar Pro-Series 700H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656011967-310

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster Package with Joystick - 3.0 kW - 590091LEW

Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

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

Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

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