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 Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Polyform F-11 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

Polyform A-5 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform F-5 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-A6 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform HTM-2 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform HTM-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Polyform A-0 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

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