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

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

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Lofrans Project 1000 Vertical Windlass - Gypsy Only

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

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

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

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

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

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

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Electric Windlass

Fortress FX Anchor

Imtra Chain Markers

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

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

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

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

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Todd Triple Step Boarding Stairs with Handrail

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

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

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Peerless ACCO 3/8" BBB Chain

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