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

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Electric Motor

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

Plastimo Dock Line Pole - 29640

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

Plastimo Curved Fenders for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)

Lofrans #475 Tigres Gearcase Body - LWPHP016

Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Lofrans #836 Royal Windlass Handle - LWP832-R/A

Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Lofrans Thetis 5003 Hand Held Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73632

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Lofrans #355 Chain Stripper

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

Plastimo ARC Fender - 65560

Plastimo Articulated Dock Fender - 39146

Lofrans #911 Nylon X2/Project 1000 Chain Pipe Cover Support - LWPCP049

Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

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