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

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Vetus 12V Thruster Solenoid Pack - SET0015

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Plastimo ARC Fender - 65560

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Plastimo Flexible Multifender - 63919

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

Plastimo Articulated Dock Fender - 39146

Plastimo Curved Fenders for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Whitecap Hinged Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - S-0112C

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Chain

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6113c

Whitecap Skene Bow Chock (2-Pack) - 6013C

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Polished Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Skene Stainless Steel Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6073C

Plastimo Half-Moon Fender - 66347

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Whitecap Anchor Roller

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Whitecap 3.5" Skene Bow Chocks - 3455B

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6030C

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks

Plastimo Fastening Clamps - 36663

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW25 and 35 - BP167087

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

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

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