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

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Lewmar CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840005

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

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

Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Jim-Buoy Mooring System - 4000

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRCS-20U

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

Vetus 6-Blade Propeller

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

Taylor Made Acrylic Dock Wheel Cover

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

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

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Todd Boarding Stairs with Handrail

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Taylor Made Square Low Freeboard Fender

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Sleipner SM20110 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

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