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

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

AutoAnchor AA320 2-Function Handheld Remote Control - SPA-AA9207

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KV-915-P

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

Seachoice Anchor Rode

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Seachoice Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Lewmar 140TT Gen 2 Thruster Package with Joystick and Tunnel - 2.2 kW - 590092LEW

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

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