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

Rocna Original Stainless Steel Anchor

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Lofrans Electric Motor

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

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

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

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

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

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Fortress FX Anchor

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Sleipner S-Link System Dual Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC212

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

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

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

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