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

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans Electric Motor

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Suncor Skene Bow Chocks

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Suncor Chain and Deck Pipe - S3810-0000-C

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Lofrans X2/Project 1000 Topworks - LW7921LT-5/16

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

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

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

Suncor Stainless S4 NACM Chain

Suncor Commercial Thimble

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

Suncor Small Boat Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit

Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 1/4" - 406980405

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 5/16" - 406980506

Lofrans #355 Chain Stripper

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Suncor Captive Thimble

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