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

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Lewmar 110TT 1.5 Bow Thruster Complete Package - with Tube/Joystick/Cable - 591102

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840008

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Captive Pin

Schaefer Stainless Steel Bow Chock

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

Lewmar V2/V3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit

Lewmar VX2+ Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR26P

Polyform EFC-2 Elite Fender Cover

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Lewmar Pro-Series Rope/Chain Dual Gypsy - 66000769

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

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

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

Suncor Skene Bow Chocks

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

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

Davis Instruments Shockles Line Snubber

Fortress FX-11 Anchoring System - FX-11-AS

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Maxwell Freedom Windlass Shaft Service Kit - P100087

Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Bow Roller - E8P

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar LFX Alloy Fluke "Danforth Style" Anchor

Fortress FX-7 Anchoring System - FX-7-AS

Polyform A-5 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Single Round ToucHPanel - SM8955G

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