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 Carbon Brushes

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

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

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Cable

Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM109999

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Sleipner SM101270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner SM501270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Vetus Bow Thruster Side Mount Control Panel - BPSM

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE40/125S-IP

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Vetus Time Delay Unit

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Sleipner 8730 S-Link System Switch Interface

Sleipner S-Link System Spur Cable

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Sleipner Propeller Drive Pin - SM61241

Sleipner Propeller Nut Washer - SM71181

Sleipner Single Round ToucHPanel - SM8955G

Vetus Temperature Set

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Sleipner Cable Ends - SM61275

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control - SM8900C

Sleipner S-link System T-Connector for Spur - SM61326

Sleipner S-link System Cable Terminator - SM61327

Sleipner 4-Port S-Link T Connector - SM61403

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

Sleipner Control Harness 4-Wire Cable

Sleipner Control Harness 5-Wire Cable

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

Vetus 8012 Shear Pins - BP228S

Sleipner Hydropod Low Drag Cover for SX Thrusters - SM150536

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 125 mm (4.92") I.D. x 600 mm (23.6") - SM5001

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel - SM90052i

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel - SM90086i

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

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