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 X2 Vertical Windlass

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

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

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Lofrans Electric Motor

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

Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

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

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner SE50/140S DC Thruster

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Sleipner SE120/215T - 24V DC Thruster - SE120/215T-24V

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Sleipner DC Thruster (On/Off) - SE30/125S

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner SM20110 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Sleipner SE130/250T DC Thruster

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

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

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRCS-20U

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Cable

Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM109999

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

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

Sleipner SM101270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

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