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 Project 1000 Vertical Windlass - Gypsy Only

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Electric Windlass

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Lofrans Chain-Only Gypsy - LWP814-3/8PC

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Crosby G-341 Weldless Sling Link

Dock Edge Poly Line Holder - DE91409F

Lofrans Windlass Mounting Stud - LWPPF003A

Dock Edge Piling Cap - Cone Head

Dock Edge Twin Eye Ribbed Fenders with Line and Covers (2-Pack)

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Project 1000 Vertical Windlass - with Gypsy/Drum

Lofrans Project 1500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Dock Edge Ultragard Spot Protection Bumper - DE1008F

Lofrans LION 1000 Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Falkon Dual Gypsy Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Project 1500 Vertical Windlass with Drum

Crosby G-403 Regular Forged Swivel

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

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