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

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KR2025P

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Lewmar Solenoid in Watertight Control Box - 12V DC - 68000129

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM79999

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Buccaneer Twisted Nylon Anchor Line - 2021000

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

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

Lewmar Pro-Series 700H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656011967-310

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20044

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

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

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

Lewmar V-Series Control Arm Kit - 66810030

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

Suncor Stainless Steel 360 deg. Anchor Swivel

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Dr. Shrink TideMinders System - DS-TMKIT

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Todd Double Step Boarding Stairs - 91-2334

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Captive Pin

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Compound Gear Assembly - 66000613

Maxwell Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") ID x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Lewmar CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840005

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

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