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 HRC Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell HRC-FF Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell 1700 Liberty Series Stripper Assembly

Maxwell 2500 Liberty Series Stripper Assembly

Maxwell RC12 Windlass Emergency Handle

Maxwell Hydraulic Windlass Motor

Maxwell Chain Snubber

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Maxwell Single Direction Solenoid

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell Bi-Square Handle

Maxwell QF Liberty Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell Hinged Bow Roller

Maxwell Fixed Bow Roller

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Maxwell MAXCLAW Anchor

Maxwell RC8 Shaft Assembly - P100016

Maxwell MAXSET Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

Maxwell Economy Chain Stopper - P104335

Maxwell Extendable Hinged Bow Roller - P104340

Maxwell Fixed Bow Roller with Loop - P104345

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Maxwell AA Rope/Chain Counting Sensor - SP4120

Maxwell Spring-Pressure Arm - 7037

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Schaefer Leather Leashes - 99-23

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Schaefer Stainless Steel Bow Chock

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Maxwell HRC10-8 Horizontal Windlass - HRC10812VLP

Maxwell HWC Series HWC25 Horizontal Windlass Kit with Capstan

Maxwell HWC Series HWC35 Horizontal Windlass Kit with Capstan

Maxwell Marine Replacement Windlass Stripper - Liberty 1700 - P101543

Maxwell Marine Replacement Windlass Stripper - Liberty 2500 - P101526

Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 4" Deck Clearance Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC108CAP12V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 EDC Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 Vertical Windlass

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