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

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Taylor Made Tuff End Fender

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

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

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

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Suncor Skene Bow Chocks

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Lewmar Replacement Compound Gear Assembly

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052531

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KV-915-P

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840017

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Sleipner SE130/250T DC Thruster

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

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

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