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

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Taylor Made 74" Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 22106

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Taylor Made 48" Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 22105

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20044

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104711

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Straight Mount - 45500

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Maxwell Freedom Windlass Shaft Service Kit - P100087

Taylor Made Fender Cushion

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