Anchoring & Docking

  1. Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

    $6,890.47
    0
  2. Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,220.04
    0
  3. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

    $2,284.15
    0
  4. Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

    $2,658.38
    0
  5. Vetus Thruster Propeller

    $91.03 - $263.85
    2
  6. Vetus 12V Thruster Solenoid Pack - SET0015

    $308.40
  7. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $412.73
    1
  8. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $403.17
    0
  9. Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $667.61
    0
  10. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

    $271.14
    0
  11. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

    $948.30
    0
  12. Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

    $99.75 - $197.72
    0
  13. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

    $3,093.37
    0
  14. 9% off

    TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

    $547.45 - $695.99
    $498.85 - $695.99
    0
  15. Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

    $536.53
  16. TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

    $759.47 - $908.04
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  17. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

    $2,409.04
  18. Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

    $5,039.12 - $10,363.76
  19. Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

    $1,918.79
    0
  20. TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

    $22.44 - $50.53
    2
  21. TACO V11-0809 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

    $377.32 - $474.54
    0
  22. Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

    $201.73
    1
  23. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $2,533.63
    0
  24. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

    $2,491.33
  25. Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

    $4,624.11
    0
  26. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

    $281.67
    0
  27. TACO V11-3426 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

    $828.41 - $1,052.51
    0
  28. TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

    $201.79 - $267.95
    0
  29. Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

    $3,385.99 - $5,195.36
  30. Vetus Carbon Brushes

    $234.15 - $388.05
  31. TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 30' - V11-4135BKA30-3

    $394.85
    0
  32. Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

    $351.60
  33. Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

    $370.50 - $1,080.65
  34. TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 50' - V11-9795BBK50D-2

    $598.76
    0
  35. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

    $443.83
    0
  36. Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

    $1,304.68
    0
  37. TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 6' - S11-4511P6-1

    $108.68
    0
  38. TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

    $276.07 - $312.52
    0
  39. TACO V12-0003 Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

    $133.03 - $151.98
    0
  40. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

    $297.87
    0
  41. Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

    $66.73
    0
  42. TACO Quick Release Fender Lock Kit for Fiberglass - F16-0200-1

    $163.93
    0
  43. 9% off

    TACO V12-0303 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

    $214.03 - $288.33
    $214.03 - $288.33
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  44. Vetus Time Delay Unit

    $204.43
  45. 9% off

    TACO SuproFlex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

    $681.11 - $1,141.60
    $643.44 - $1,141.60
    0
  46. Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

    $60.00 - $203.10
    0
  47. Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

    $65.38
    0
  48. Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

    $541.93
 
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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.