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 V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

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

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

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

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656211967-310

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Lewmar H-Series Manual Recovery Upgrade Kit - 66840045

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

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Sleipner SM501270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6657011108-102

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

Lewmar DTX Anchor

About Anchoring & Docking

3Filters

Change Locale

Helpful Information

Get In Touch

Resources

Stay Connected