Anchoring & Docking

  1. 27% off

    Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

    $2,626.26
    $1,905.90
    1
  2. 29% off

    Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

    $16.04 - $131.59
    $16.04 - $131.59
    5
  3. Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

    $813.36 - $833.61
    0
  4. 6% off

    Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

    $3,637.20
    $3,393.94
    0
  5. Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

    $686.42 - $1,230.47
    1
  6. 6% off

    Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

    $2,959.98 - $3,232.68
    $2,761.91 - $3,016.43
    0
  7. Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

    $231.45 - $259.80
    2
  8. 6% off

    Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

    $2,893.03
    $2,699.42
    0
  9. 6% off

    Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

    $2,036.56
    $1,900.08
    0
  10. 6% off

    Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

    $3,861.85
    $3,603.60
    0
  11. Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

    $65.41 - $385.44
    0
  12. 34% off

    Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $10.02 - $97.83
    $9.79 - $97.83
    3
  13. Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

    $1,644.90
    0
  14. Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

    $62.68 - $73.48
    4
  15. Maxwell Anchor Rode

    $234.19 - $1,070.07
    1
  16. 6% off

    Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

    $1,765.45
    $1,647.07
    0
  17. Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

    $22.06 - $22.68
    0
  18. Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

    $367.83 - $371.88
    0
  19. Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

    $767.46
    0
  20. Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

    $513.75 - $753.31
    0
  21. Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

    $886.18
    0
  22. Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

    $456.92
    0
  23. TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

    $28.93
    2
  24. Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

    $47.83 - $55.93
    7
  25. Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

    $288.18 - $1,320.94
    0
  26. Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

    $189.12
    0
  27. Maxwell Gear Box - P12427

    $1,019.87
    0
  28. Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

    $30.28
    0
  29. 6% off

    Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

    $3,637.20
    $3,393.94
    0
  30. Buccaneer Twisted Nylon Anchor Line - 2021000

    $45.16
    1
  31. Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

    $118.03
    0
  32. Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20044

    $146.38
    2
  33. 11% off

    Maxwell MAXCLAW Anchor

    $412.39 - $2,833.22
    $362.94 - $2,496.61
    0
  34. 9% off

    Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

    $95.14 - $835.22
    $95.14 - $835.22
    0
  35. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

    $393.49
    0
  36. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104711

    $142.33
    1
  37. Maxwell Hinged Bow Roller

    $288.17 - $567.63
    0
  38. Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

    $521.68
    0
  39. Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

    $325.97 - $726.98
    0
  40. Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

    $267.90
    1
  41. Maxwell Freedom Windlass Shaft Service Kit - P100087

    $42.43
    1
  42. Maxwell Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

    $67.21 - $89.89
    2
  43. Maxwell HRC-FF Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

    $281.42 - $379.97
    0
  44. 6% off

    Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

    $1,533.22
    $1,430.35
    0
  45. Maxwell Bi-Square Handle

    $77.53
    0
  46. 6% off

    Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

    $4,276.52
    $3,990.67
    0
  47. Maxwell Replacement Freedom Windlass Clutch Nut - 4376

    $174.73
    0
  48. Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102938

    $62.70
    0
 
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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.