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 Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

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

Vetus Thruster Tunnel Extension Kit - STERN185E

Vetus Tailpiece Set - SET25TP

Vetus 12V Thruster Solenoid Pack - SET0015

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

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

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

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

Vetus 1 mm (0.04") Gasket Flange for BOW125/160 - BP119

Polyform WS-1 Water Ski Buoy

Polyform S-1 Mooring Buoy/Fender

Polyform A-7 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform EFC-03 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform A-1 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Vetus CAN 3-Point Hub - BPCANHUB

Polyform CM-3 Center Rod Buoy

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Polyform CC-3 Center Tube Buoy

Polyform CC-4 Center Tube Buoy

Polyform CC-5 Center Tube Buoy

Polyform A-5 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform F-5 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-6 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-7 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-8 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-10 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-11 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-2 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-3 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-4 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Polyform Swivel Connector

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

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