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

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

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KR2025P

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

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

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104711

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Lewmar V-Series Control Arm Kit - 66810030

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

TACO SuproFlex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Fortress Guardian Anchor

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

Sleipner SM20110 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Chafe Guard

Lumitec Mantis Dock Lighting System - 101525

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

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