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

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

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

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

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

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 1/4" - 406940405

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 5/16" - 406980506

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

Vetus Time Delay Unit

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

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