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 Freedom Windlass Shaft Service Kit - P100087

Suncor Anchor Shackle with Oversize Screw Pin

Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

Chafe-Pro Heavy Duty Nylon Chafe Sleeve

Dock Edge Ultragard Spot Protection Bumper - DE1008F

Taylor Made 3/4 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Sleipner Control Harness 5-Wire Cable

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE30/125S-IP

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104704

Maxwell Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - P100085

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

WPT Locking Wire - 30086

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Fleming - 6052907

Davis Instruments Shockles Line Grabber - 2460

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KV-2025-P

Kingston Anchors Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR20P

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 5/16" - 406980506

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

Maxwell Bi-Square Handle

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

TACO V21-9678 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

Taylor Made Pontoon Corner Gard - 31038

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

Polyform A-0 Commercial Grade Buoy

Polyform EFC-5 Elite Fender Cover

Taylor Made Perimeter Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Fender Cushion

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Plunger/Spring Kit - P101550

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90006

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

Davis Instruments Shockles Dock Shockle with Line Grabbers - 2415

Lewmar Anchor Spring Snap Safety Strap

Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Base - 66000624

Vetus Temperature Set

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

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

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