Anchoring & Docking

  1. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

    $2,368.72
    0
  2. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $427.99
    1
  3. Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

    $2,756.81
    0
  4. Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

    $7,145.63
    0
  5. Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

    $319.80
  6. Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,339.28
    0
  7. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $418.08
    0
  8. Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $692.31
    0
  9. Vetus Thruster Propeller

    $94.38 - $273.60
    2
  10. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

    $3,207.91
    0
  11. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

    $983.40
    0
  12. TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

    $29.98
    4
  13. Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

    $1,084.25
  14. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

    $2,498.23
  15. Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

    $5,225.72 - $10,747.57
  16. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

    $281.16
    0
  17. Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

    $556.38
  18. Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

    $1,989.83
    0
  19. Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

    $103.43 - $207.82
    0
  20. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

    $716.00
    0
  21. Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

    $1,910.25
  22. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $2,627.44
    0
  23. Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

    $209.18
    1
  24. Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

    $4,795.35
    0
  25. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

    $2,583.58
  26. Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

    $3,511.36 - $5,387.75
  27. Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

    $384.20 - $1,120.65
  28. Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

    $69.18
    0
  29. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

    $292.08
    0
  30. Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

    $364.60
  31. TRAC Outdoors Premium Anchor Rope - 69080

    $30.00
    0
  32. TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69821

    $29.98
    0
  33. Vetus Carbon Brushes

    $242.80 - $402.40
  34. TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Switch Assembly - 69851

    $38.38
    0
  35. Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

    $62.20 - $210.60
    0
  36. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

    $460.25
    0
  37. TRAC Outdoors Pontoon 35-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69003

    $311.45
    1
  38. Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

    $561.98
  39. Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

    $18.74
  40. TRAC Outdoors Anchor AutoDeploy Second Switch Kit - 69042

    $50.98
    0
  41. Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

    $67.78
    0
  42. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

    $308.88
    0
  43. Vetus Time Delay Unit

    $211.98
  44. TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch 2nd Switch Kit - 69043

    $43.98
    1
  45. TRAC Outdoors Fisherman 25-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69002

    $270.84
    0
  46. Vetus Bow Thruster Side Mount Control Panel - BPSM

    $310.00
    0
  47. Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/60/75/80/90 - BP275S

    $48.18
  48. Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

    $1,352.98
    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.