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

Sleipner S-Link System Dual Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC212

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Danforth Standard Anchor

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

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

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

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

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM79999

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Sleipner SE130/250T DC Thruster

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

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

Sleipner SM101270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE170/250TC

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

Sleipner SM501270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner SM20110 Replacement Thruster Propeller

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