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

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Vetus Thruster Propeller

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

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

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

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Vetus 6-Blade Propeller

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Vetus Temperature Set

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

New England Ropes Double Braided Dock Line Bucket

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

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