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

Imtra Chain Markers

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

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

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Seachoice Anchor Rode

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Perfect Bungee Line Snubber

Danforth Standard Anchor

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

Seachoice 8-Plait Anchor Rode

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

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

Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

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