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 Bow 55 Thruster

Taylor Made Fender Board Guards (2-Pack) - 96011

Taylor Made Acrylic Dock Wheel Cover

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Maxwell Freedom Windlass Shaft Service Kit - P100087

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Maxwell Windlass Gearbox Seal Kit - P90005

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Cap and O-Ring Kit - P104750

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Lewmar Replacement Motor/Gearbox Assembly - 48000116

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Sleipner Single Round ToucHPanel - SM8955G

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Straight Mount - 45500

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod - 24" - 33024

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

C.S. Johnson Snap Gate Pelican Hook Repair Kit - Hand Crimp - 21-850

Lewmar V-Series Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840002

Kingston Anchors Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR20P

Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch - Chrome Bezel - SPA-10500K

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Chicago Hardware Jaw To Eye Swivel

Lewmar Windlass Rocker Switch - 68000593

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90006

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Bow Roller - E8P

Lewmar Pro-Sport 550G Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656811967-303

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Collar

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

Whitecap Anchor Chain

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Captive Pin

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Polyform A-1 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Taylor Made Net Buoy

Hayn Pelican Hook Repair Kit

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Fortress Commando Small Craft Anchoring System - C5-A

Polyform EFC-4 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR-22L - BR22LP

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