Anchoring & Docking

  1. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

    $35.58 - $220.43
    7
  2. 24% off

    Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

    $104.22 - $676.92
    $104.22 - $676.92
    0
  3. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

    $2,368.72
    0
  4. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $427.99
    1
  5. Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

    $2,756.81
    0
  6. Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

    $7,145.63
    0
  7. Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

    $31.22 - $70.29
    6
  8. Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

    $319.80
  9. Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,339.28
    0
  10. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $418.08
    0
  11. Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $692.31
    0
  12. Vetus Thruster Propeller

    $94.38 - $273.60
    2
  13. Suncor Skene Bow Chocks

    $55.55 - $259.63
    0
  14. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

    $24.92 - $38.38
    2
  15. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

    $3,207.91
    0
  16. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

    $983.40
    0
  17. Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

    $1,084.25
  18. 14% off

    Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

    $116.71 - $174.06
    $99.29 - $174.06
    0
  19. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

    $2,498.23
  20. Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

    $5,225.72 - $10,747.57
  21. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

    $281.16
    0
  22. 14% off

    Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

    $175.51 - $241.69
    $149.27 - $241.69
    0
  23. Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

    $556.38
  24. Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

    $1,989.83
    0
  25. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

    $140.65 - $686.85
    0
  26. Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

    $103.43 - $207.82
    0
  27. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

    $716.00
    0
  28. Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

    $1,910.25
  29. Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

    $5.79 - $72.63
    0
  30. 9% off

    Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

    $47.62 - $247.58
    $47.62 - $247.58
    1
  31. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $2,627.44
    0
  32. Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

    $209.18
    1
  33. Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

    $4,795.35
    0
  34. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

    $2,583.58
  35. Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

    $63.16 - $198.06
    0
  36. Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

    $3,511.36 - $5,387.75
  37. 29% off

    Suncor Captive Thimble

    $31.34 - $115.27
    $31.34 - $115.04
    0
  38. Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

    $384.20 - $1,120.65
  39. Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

    $2.76 - $79.30
    1
  40. Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

    $69.18
    0
  41. Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

    $23.46 - $124.27
    1
  42. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

    $292.08
    0
  43. Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

    $364.60
  44. Suncor Chain and Deck Pipe - S3810-0000-C

    $125.57
    0
  45. Vetus Carbon Brushes

    $242.80 - $402.40
  46. Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

    $62.20 - $210.60
    0
  47. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

    $460.25
    0
  48. 9% off

    Suncor Anchor Shackle with Oversize Screw Pin

    $4.13 - $218.19
    $3.77 - $196.44
    0
 
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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.