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 V8 Left Handed Close Brake Gypsy Drum Windlass Deck Unit - 69000377

Lewmar RT185 MX Gen 2 Retractable Thruster

Lewmar V8 Windlass Motor Gearbox - 69000384

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Lewmar 14 mm (9/16") V9 Short Link Gypsy Kit - 66000775

Vetus Bow 125 Thruster

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Lewmar V6 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass - 69000405

Lewmar V6 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Deck Unit

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910080-143

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

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

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

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

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600538

Lewmar H2 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600533

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Lewmar 140TT 2.2 kW Gen 2 Thruster Package with Joystick and Tunnel - 590092LEW

Lewmar 185TT 3.0 kW GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster Package with Joystick - 590091LEW

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster Kit - 591458

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Lewmar C3 Capstan

Lewmar V2 Pontoon Windlass - 69001139

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Lewmar WRG12 Gearbox - 89200041

Lewmar Drum Windlass

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