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

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform HTM-2 FenderFits Fender Cover

Lewmar Venta Pontoon Anchor Winch Kit

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Anchor Chain Tensioner - 66840068

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

Seachoice Claw Anchor

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 215 mm (8 7/16") I.D. x 1250 mm (49 1/4") - SM12012

Maxwell Chain Snubber

AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840008

Douglas Marine Self-Righting Anchor Connector

Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

TRAC Outdoors Fisherman 25-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69002

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Beckson Hook-Mate Boat Hook

Lewmar H-Series Manual Recovery Upgrade Kit - 66840045

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Attwood Boat Hook

Rocna Vulcan Stainless Steel Anchor

Wichard HR Bow Shackle

Suncor Skene Bow Chocks

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

Taylor Made Pontoon Fender

New England Ropes Double Braided Dock Line Bucket

Lewmar Replacement 5-Button Remote Fob - 68001006

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Buoy Labels (2-Pack)

Sleipner E100/185T eVision DC Thruster

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Conversion Kit - 66000616

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Seal Kit - P90003

Maxwell Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - P100085

Seachoice Stainless Steel Fender Holder Kit

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod - 24" - 33024

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Taper Buoy

Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

Polyform EFC-A2 Elite Fender Cover

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