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

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Lofrans Electric Motor

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

Fortress FX Anchor

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6657011108-102

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

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