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 55 Thruster

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

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control - SM8900C

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE40/125S-IP

Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Sleipner S-Link System Spur Cable

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Sleipner Single Round ToucHPanel - SM8955G

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Cable

Sleipner DC Thruster (On/Off) - SE25/110S

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

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

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Sleipner Control Harness 4-Wire Cable

Sleipner Control Harness 5-Wire Cable

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Sleipner Propeller Nut Washer - SM71181

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Extender Connector - SM61322

Sleipner S-link System Cable Terminator - SM61327

Sleipner S-Link System Spur Power Cable - SM61328

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel Cowl Set - SM90077

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Vetus Time Delay Unit

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 110 mm (4 5/16") I.D.

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM125960

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

Sleipner 4-Port S-Link T Connector - SM61403

Vetus Bow Thruster Side Mount Control Panel - BPSM

Sleipner Cable Ends - SM61275

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 750 mm (29.5") - SM8001

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM49999

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 300 mm (11 13/16") I.D. x 1500 mm (59 1/16") - SM13015

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Sleipner Hydropod Low Drag Cover for SX Thrusters - SM150536

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

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