Anchoring & Docking

  1. Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

    $3,186.20 - $4,579.42
    3
  2. Lofrans Electric Motor

    $1,032.74 - $3,594.91
    2
  3. Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

    $3,278.67 - $4,070.67
    0
  4. Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

    $233.27 - $1,406.41
    2
  5. Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

    $1,694.55
    2
  6. Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

    $4,082.25 - $5,417.68
    0
  7. Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

    $3,758.51
    1
  8. Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

    $1,740.75 - $1,879.51
  9. Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

    $3,301.74
    1
  10. Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

    $59.80
    1
  11. Lofrans X2/Project 1000 Topworks - LW7921LT-5/16

    $1,388.09
  12. Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

    $1,000.34 - $1,041.23
  13. Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

    $164.14 - $396.79
    1
  14. Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

    $82.00
    0
  15. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

    $32.34 - $91.71
    1
  16. Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

    $216.31
    2
  17. Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

    $4,082.25 - $5,648.92
    0
  18. 43% off

    Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

    $48.92 - $260.17
    $34.05 - $260.17
    1
  19. Lofrans Thetis 5003 Hand Held Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73632

    $729.57
  20. Lofrans #836 Royal Windlass Handle - LWP832-R/A

    $159.30
  21. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

    $59.96 - $105.51
  22. Lofrans #481 Tigres Mainshaft Cover - LWPHP012

    $162.73
  23. Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

    $1,977.81
    0
  24. Lofrans #911 Nylon X2/Project 1000 Chain Pipe Cover Support - LWPCP049

    $41.49
  25. Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

    $68.26
    1
  26. Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

    $28.06 - $43.52
  27. Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

    $18.81 - $22.51
    4
  28. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

    $14.22 - $47.53
  29. 47% off

    Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

    $4.91 - $111.63
    $3.40 - $89.42
    4
  30. 49% off

    Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

    $3.05 - $93.85
    $3.05 - $74.61
    0
  31. Lofrans #475 Tigres Gearcase Body - LWPHP016

    $1,161.05
  32. Lofrans #355 Chain Stripper

    $86.59 - $104.92
  33. Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $57.08 - $93.74
  34. Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

    $8.63 - $20.81
  35. Lofrans Conversion Deck Pad - White - LWPDPCON1

    $66.85
  36. Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

    $61.44
    1
  37. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

    $14.61 - $31.01
  38. Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

    $78.13
  39. Lofrans Touch Panel Controller - LWP74317

    $495.49
  40. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

    $14.64
  41. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

    $83.18
  42. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

    $5.97 - $18.05
  43. Sea-Dog Boat Hook

    $34.42 - $96.48
    1
  44. Lofrans Windlass Mounting Stud - LWPPF003A

    $58.39
    0
  45. Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

    $41.16
    0
  46. 33% off

    Sea-Dog Utility Ring

    $3.93 - $8.56
    $2.61 - $8.56
    0
  47. Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

    $4.03 - $8.06
  48. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

    $5.48 - $12.23
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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.