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 Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Roller Bail

Lewmar H-Series Manual Recovery Upgrade Kit - 66840045

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Lewmar Windlass Hand-Held Remote Switch - 68000599

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66200146

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Lewmar 300TT Thruster Propeller

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

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