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

Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

Lewmar Contactor

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

Sleipner Single Round ToucHPanel - SM8955G

Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Maxwell Chain Snubber

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Polyform EFC-4 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104704

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod - 24" - 33024

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Davis Instruments Shockles Dock Shockle with Line Grabbers - 2415

Polyform F-5 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Vetus Temperature Set

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Polyform EFC-7 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90006

Maxwell Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - P100085

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Straight Dock Bumper - 349

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000075

Lewmar Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - Gen 2 - 66000634

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Attwood Boat Hook

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Sleipner Control Harness 4-Wire Cable

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

Maxwell Extendable Hinged Bow Roller - P104340

Maxwell MAXCLAW Anchor

Maxwell HRC-FF Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Taylor Made Vertical Rail Fender Hangers (2-Pack) - 1099

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Taylor Made Premium Removable Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Perimeter Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

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