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 Open Electric Deck Switch

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102938

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-3

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Plastimo ARC Fender - 65560

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Maxwell Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Compound Gear Assembly - 66000613

Sleipner SM501270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Taylor Made Fender Cushion

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Polyform EFC-A6 Elite Fender Cover

Megaware KeelGuard Kit - 7'

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Quickset Anchor

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000075

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Gypsy - 68001024

Lewmar Thruster Tunnel

Lewmar 300TT Thruster Propeller

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform HTM-2 FenderFits Fender Cover

Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Lewmar 110TT Thruster Joystick - 589094

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Taper Buoy

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Polyform A-0 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform HTM-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - DELTA-23 - DELTA23P

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

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