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

Dock Edge Ultragard Spot Protection Bumper - DE1008F

Lofrans #836 Royal Windlass Handle - LWP832-R/A

Lewmar Thruster Tunnel

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Sleipner SE120/215T - 24V DC Thruster - SE120/215T-24V

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600538

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Polyform F-10 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

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

Taylor Made 3/4 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Taylor Made Fender Board Guards (2-Pack) - 96011

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Corner Dock Bumper - 350

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Lewmar Fluke Anchor

Maxwell Spring-Pressure Arm - 7037

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Seal Kit - P90003

Maxwell Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104704

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR26P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - CQR-30 - CQR30P

Polyform F-8 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

TACO Supro-Flex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

WPT Locking Wire - 30087

Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Dock Box - 83550

Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

Barton Snubber Twist

Lewmar 300TT Thruster Propeller

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner Control Harness 4-Wire Cable

Sleipner Control Harness 5-Wire Cable

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

Polyform HTM-1 Line-Through Fender

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