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

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

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

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Maxwell Replacement Brush Kit - P100807

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Maxwell MAXSET Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

Maxwell Chain Snubber

Maxwell Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Maxwell Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - P100085

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Maxwell Freedom Windlass Shaft Service Kit - P100087

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20044

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Seal Kit - P90003

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104711

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Maxwell HRC-FF Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102938

Maxwell Windlass Gearbox Seal Kit - P90005

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Vetus Time Delay Unit

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Maxwell AA Rope/Chain Counting Sensor - SP4120

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Maxwell Lever Assembly

Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Maxwell Replacement Freedom Windlass Clutch Nut - 4376

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/60/75/80/90 - BP275S

Vetus Temperature Set

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Cap and O-Ring Kit - P104750

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90006

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Maxwell Gear Box - P12427

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Plunger/Spring Kit - P101550

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