Anchoring & Docking

  1. Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

    $2,723.50
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  2. Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

    $3,771.88
    0
  3. 14% off

    Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

    $53.80 - $220.48
    $45.82 - $220.48
    3
  4. 14% off

    Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

    $41.20 - $1,381.29
    $41.20 - $1,381.29
    2
  5. 19% off

    Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

    $385.30 - $1,095.03
    $385.30 - $1,095.03
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  6. 9% off

    Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

    $128.02 - $342.27
    $128.02 - $342.27
    6
  7. Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

    $240.00 - $269.40
    2
  8. Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

    $112.63 - $151.83
  9. Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

    $4,434.93
    0
  10. Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

    $3,000.15
    0
  11. Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

    $711.82 - $1,276.02
    1
  12. Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

    $170.03 - $578.96
    2
  13. Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

    $843.46 - $864.46
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  14. Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

    $3,069.58 - $3,352.38
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  15. Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

    $52.38 - $59.38
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  16. Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

    $4,004.85
    0
  17. Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

    $1,830.81
    0
  18. Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

    $2,111.96
    1
  19. 16% off

    Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

    $42.58 - $63.58
    $42.58 - $60.78
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  20. Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

    $172.09 - $209.38
    1
  21. 19% off

    Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

    $26.62 - $87.43
    $24.02 - $87.43
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  22. Maxwell Anchor Rode

    $242.84 - $1,109.67
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  23. Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

    $200.83 - $319.93
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  24. Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

    $177.08 - $346.75
    2
  25. Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

    $81.80 - $87.40
    2
  26. Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

    $139.31
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  27. Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

    $354.97 - $539.78
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  28. Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

    $334.30 - $666.55
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  29. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

    $983.42
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  30. Maxwell Gear Box - P12427

    $1,057.62
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  31. 34% off

    Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

    $139.20 - $424.82
    $118.41 - $424.82
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  32. Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

    $338.02 - $814.07
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  33. Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

    $37.00 - $164.46
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  34. Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

    $64.98 - $76.18
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  35. Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

    $381.43 - $385.63
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  36. Taylor Made Tuff End Fender

    $62.21 - $1,024.34
    0
  37. 9% off

    Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

    $84.11 - $504.62
    $77.10 - $504.62
    1
  38. Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

    $918.98
    0
  39. Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

    $182.64
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  40. Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

    $473.82
    0
  41. Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

    $3,771.88
    0
  42. Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

    $157.38
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  43. Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

    $1,830.81
    0
  44. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

    $420.63
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  45. Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

    $795.86
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  46. Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

    $58.02
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  47. Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

    $540.98
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  48. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104711

    $147.58
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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.