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

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Maxwell Replacement Anchor Winch Gearbox - P102180

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy - 24" - 22174

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell MAXSET Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy with Shackle Nest - 46818

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

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