Anchoring & Docking

  1. Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,482.35
    0
  2. Vetus Thruster Propeller

    $98.40 - $285.30
    2
  3. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $446.31
    1
  4. 51% off

    Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

    $63.36 - $206.44
    $30.95 - $175.56
    6
  5. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $2,740.01
    0
  6. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Quickset Anchor

    $467.85 - $1,679.89
    0
  7. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

    $2,605.27
  8. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $435.97
    0
  9. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

    $3,345.36
    0
  10. Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

    $1,992.09
  11. Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $721.96
    0
  12. Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

    $2,075.08
    0
  13. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Roller Bail

    $63.36 - $80.88
    1
  14. Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

    $2,874.92
    0
  15. Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

    $333.48
  16. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

    $1,025.52
    0
  17. Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

    $107.83 - $216.70
    0
  18. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KV-915-P

    $694.13
    2
  19. Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

    $7,451.83
    0
  20. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

    $2,470.20
    0
  21. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KV-2025-P

    $832.84
    0
  22. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Bow Roller - E8P

    $545.21
    1
  23. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

    $293.18
    0
  24. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR-22L - BR22LP

    $321.83
    0
  25. Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

    $380.20
  26. Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

    $24.16 - $89.64
    1
  27. Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

    $580.20
  28. Vetus Carbon Brushes

    $253.18 - $419.62
  29. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

    $1,730.73
  30. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

    $304.57
    0
  31. Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

    $1,410.94
    0
  32. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - DELTA-23 - DELTA23P

    $660.58
    1
  33. Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

    $5,449.64 - $11,208.13
  34. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BRUCE-25-EP - Bruce-25-P

    $686.85
    0
  35. Vetus Solenoid Switch

    $425.44 - $918.97
  36. Vetus Bow Thruster Side Mount Control Panel - BPSM

    $323.26
    0
  37. 49% off

    Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

    $21.04 - $120.36
    $21.04 - $120.36
    0
  38. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - CQR-20 - CQR20P

    $297.01
    0
  39. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - CQR-30 - CQR30P

    $424.05
    0
  40. Vetus Time Delay Unit

    $221.04
  41. 25% off

    Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

    $27.20 - $181.68
    $27.20 - $135.96
    0
  42. Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

    $58.98 - $129.06
  43. Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

    $5,000.83
    0
  44. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR26P

    $329.13
    1
  45. Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

    $54.25 - $61.91
    0
  46. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

    $3,074.67
    0
  47. Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

    $64.84 - $219.60
    0
  48. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

    $322.09
    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.