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

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Electric Motor

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

Lofrans X1/Project 500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass - LW7911L-1/4

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Lofrans X2/Project 1000 Topworks - LW7921LT-5/16

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Lofrans Thetis 5003 Hand Held Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73632

Jim-Buoy Mooring System - 4000

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

Jim-Buoy Small Pick-up Buoy - 1203

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans #836 Royal Windlass Handle - LWP832-R/A

Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

Douglas Marine Self-Righting Anchor Connector

Lofrans #466 Falkon Windlass Handle - LWP833

Jim-Buoy Anchor Trip Line with Marker Buoy - 1204

Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Clower

Lofrans #911 Nylon X2/Project 1000 Chain Pipe Cover Support - LWPCP049

Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Lofrans Windlass Mounting Stud - LWPPF003A

Jim-Buoy Moor-Pro Buoy Protector Collar

Lofrans Touch Panel Controller - LWP74317

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

Jim-Buoy Drum Mooring Buoy - 30" - 4304-T-W

Jim-Buoy Handy Float - 1100-Y

Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Connector

Lofrans #467 Falkon Chain Stripper - LWPCP030

Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

Lofrans #1050a X1/Project 500 Low Profile Top Cap - LWPCA005

Lofrans #920 X2/Project 1000 Underdeck Gearbox Flange - LWPDF015

Lofrans Sensor and Magnet Kit

Lofrans #355 Chain Stripper

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