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

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

Maxwell Gear Box - P12427

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104711

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