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 - 3/8"

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Electric Motor

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

Lofrans X4 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

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

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

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

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

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 50' - V11-9795BBK50D-2

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

TACO V12-0303 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

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

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

TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Lofrans Thetis 5003 Hand Held Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73632

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 6' - S11-4511P6-1

TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 30' - V11-4135BKA30-3

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

Lofrans #355 Chain Stripper

TACO Supro-Flex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

TACO V21-9678 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 1/4" - 406940405

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Rail End Cap

TACO V12-0338 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V30-1008 Flexible Vinyl Trim

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