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 RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Lumitec Mantis Dock Lighting System - 101525

Taylor Made Fender Racks

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

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR26P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Quickset Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656211967-310

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Lewmar Gen 2 Windlass Gears and Shaft Kit - 66000635

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

Lewmar Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - Gen 2 - 66000634

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

Lewmar Replacement Roller Set - 75500-2

Dr. Shrink TideMinders System - DS-TMKIT

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20044

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

Sleipner SM101270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Captive Pin

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