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

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840064

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar Manual Recovery Fallsafe Pawl Kit - 66000628

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Fleming - 6052907

Polyform F-8 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Lewmar Pro-Series 700 Horizontal Windlass - 6656011967

Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster - 591482

Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor

Lewmar AA730 Wired Hand-Held Anchor Remote - 66830040

Lewmar Thruster Control Cable

Lewmar V6 Gypsy Assembly

Lewmar VX2+ Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840070

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Polyform EFC-4 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-6 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform F-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform F-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Shear Pin (2-Pack) - 559017A

Polyform Swivel Connector

Lewmar V2/V3 Windlass Gypsy Deck Unit

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Safety Strap

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Assembly

Lewmar V-Series Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840002

Lewmar Anchor Chain Tensioner - 66840068

Lewmar Gen 1 Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - 66000103

Polyform LD-2 Low Drag Buoy

Lewmar Chain Grab Hook

Polyform F-7 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Lewmar CPX 2/3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit - 69000480

Lewmar V2/V3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840007

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Stripper - 65001211

Lewmar Windlass Remote Antenna Kit - 10 m (32' 9 11/16") - 68000969

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000061

Polyform EFC-11 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform F-2 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform F-6 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform G-3 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform Inflation Adapter - #10 Inflation Adapter

Polyform F-3 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-4 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Anchor Spring Snap Safety Strap

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840008

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