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

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Danforth Standard Anchor

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Imtra Chain Markers

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Lewmar H2 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600533

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Todd Boarding Stairs with Handrail

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

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