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 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control - SM8900C

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE40/125S-IP

Taylor Made Perimeter Chafe Guard

Maxwell MAXCLAW Anchor

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

Jim-Buoy Handy Float - 1100-Y

Lumitec Mantis Add-on Dock Light - 101526

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102983

Lewmar Gen 2 Windlass Gears and Shaft Kit - 66000635

Lewmar Pro Series Windlass Clutch Nut Wrench - 66000099

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Fleming - 6052907

Davis Instruments Shockles Line Snubber

Polyform F-3 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-6 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Suncor Captive Thimble

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Corner Dock Bumper - 350

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

Taylor Made 3/4 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

TACO V12-0338 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Assembly

C.S. Johnson Chain Snubber Hook - 46-465-5

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910080-143

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Seals Dowels and Screws Kit - 66000104

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform LD-2 Low Drag Buoy

Maxwell Replacement Brush Kit - P100807

Megaware KeelGuard Kit - 6'

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar V/CPX 1-3 Cone and Washer Kit - 66000720

Muir Compact Series Chainwheel

Lewmar Chain Stopper

Polyform F-7 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Sleipner S-Link System Spur Cable

Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

Taylor Made Dock Cushion Corner Bumper - 45984

Taylor Made Premium Removable Chafe Guard

WPT Locking Wire - 30086

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