Anchoring & Docking

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    Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,482.35
    $2,960.11
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    Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

    $2,605.27
    $2,344.81
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    Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $446.31
    $379.45
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    Vetus Thruster Propeller

    $98.40 - $285.30
    $88.62 - $256.83
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    Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $2,740.01
    $2,329.13
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    Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $435.97
    $392.43
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    Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

    $1,992.09
    $1,852.69
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    Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

    $3,345.36
    $2,843.67
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    Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $721.96
    $649.82
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  10. Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

    $316.83
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    Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

    $107.83 - $216.70
    $97.12 - $195.09
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    Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

    $2,075.08
    $1,763.93
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    Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

    $1,025.52
    $923.02
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    Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

    $2,874.92
    $2,443.80
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    Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

    $7,451.83
    $6,334.20
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    Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

    $2,470.20
    $2,099.78
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    Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

    $304.57
    $258.97
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    Vetus Solenoid Switch

    $425.44 - $918.97
    $404.20 - $827.14
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    Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

    $380.20
    $342.24
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    Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

    $1,410.94
    $1,269.91
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    Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

    $293.18
    $249.29
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    Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

    $580.20
    $522.24
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    Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

    $1,730.73
    $1,471.21
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    Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

    $586.04
    $527.50
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    Vetus Carbon Brushes

    $253.18 - $419.62
    $215.29 - $356.76
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    Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

    $5,449.64 - $11,208.13
    $4,632.33 - $9,527.06
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    Vetus Time Delay Unit

    $221.04
    $187.97 - $199.00
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    Vetus Bow Thruster Side Mount Control Panel - BPSM

    $323.26
    $274.86
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    Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

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    $58.42 - $186.75
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    Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

    $3,074.67
    $2,613.59
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    Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

    $70.66
    $63.66
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    Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

    $322.09
    $273.87
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    Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

    $479.95
    $408.04
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    Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

    $218.12
    $196.37
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    Vetus Temperature Set

    $26.27 - $107.16
    $23.70 - $101.83
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    Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

    $72.12
    $64.97
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    Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

    $400.64 - $1,168.65
    $340.63 - $993.45
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    Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

    $19.52
    $17.62
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    Vetus Gasket Flange for BOW125/160 - 1 mm (0.04") - BP119

    $91.10
    $77.53
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    Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/60/75/80/90 - BP275S

    $50.22
    $45.26
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    Vetus 8012 Shear Pins - BP228S

    $40.00
    $36.06
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    U.S. Rigging Anchor/Bow Shackle - 3/4" - K-14-24

    $73.60
    $46.99
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    Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

    $5,000.83
    $4,250.82
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    Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

    $746.66
    $634.75
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    Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

    $42.92
    $36.57
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    Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

    $1,130.69
    $1,017.69
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    Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

    $2,694.28
    $2,424.91
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    Vetus Dual Solenoid Relay - AFST624D

    $651.74
    $586.63
 
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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.