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 Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

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

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

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

Muir Storm VR 850 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Perfect Bungee Line Snubber

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

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

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

Sleipner SE130/250T DC Thruster

Lewmar LFX Alloy Fluke "Danforth Style" Anchor

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Seachoice 8-Plait Anchor Rode

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052531

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Muir Storm VR 3500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Maxwell Gear Box - P12427

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Imtra Chain Markers

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

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