Anchoring & Docking

  1. 29% off

    Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

    $17.07 - $140.31
    $17.07 - $140.31
    6
  2. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $440.20
    1
  3. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

    $2,436.37
    0
  4. Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

    $2,835.55
    0
  5. Vetus Thruster Propeller

    $97.06 - $281.40
    2
  6. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

    $3,299.54
    0
  7. Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

    $7,349.77
    0
  8. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

    $3,032.57
    0
  9. Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

    $69.73 - $411.09
    2
  10. Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,434.66
    0
  11. Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

    $1,115.21
  12. Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

    $328.92
  13. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $430.01
    0
  14. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

    $1,011.48
    0
  15. Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $712.07
    0
  16. Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

    $23.49 - $24.16
    0
  17. Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

    $572.26
  18. Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

    $5,375.00 - $11,054.61
  19. Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

    $2,046.66
    0
  20. 29% off

    Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $10.65 - $104.31
    $10.65 - $104.31
    3
  21. Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

    $106.36 - $213.74
    0
  22. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

    $289.17
    0
  23. Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

    $1,964.81
  24. Buccaneer Twisted Nylon Anchor Line - 2021000

    $48.13
    1
  25. Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

    $375.00
  26. Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

    $163.90
    1
  27. Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

    $215.14
    1
  28. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $2,702.49
    0
  29. 49% off

    Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

    $20.76 - $118.72
    $20.76 - $118.72
    0
  30. Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

    $4,932.33
    0
  31. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

    $2,569.59
  32. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

    $2,657.38
  33. Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

    $3,611.66 - $5,541.67
  34. Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

    $23.84 - $88.42
    1
  35. Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

    $395.16 - $1,152.65
  36. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

    $300.41
    0
  37. Vetus Carbon Brushes

    $249.72 - $413.88
  38. 25% off

    Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

    $26.84 - $179.20
    $26.84 - $134.11
    0
  39. Whitecap Hinged Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - S-0112C

    $46.66
    0
  40. Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

    $98.52
    0
  41. Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

    $58.18 - $127.30
  42. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

    $473.38
    0
  43. Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

    $63.96 - $216.60
    0
  44. Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

    $95.62
    0
  45. Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

    $53.51 - $61.07
    0
  46. 35% off

    Whitecap Anchor Chain

    $74.04 - $364.95
    $74.04 - $295.73
    0
  47. Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

    $578.02
  48. Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

    $19.26
 
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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.