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

C.S. Johnson Chain Snubber Hook - 46-465-5

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Barracuda Chafe Guards (2-Pack) - BARRACUDA

Imtra Panel-Mount Up/Down Toggle Remote - SPA-10550

Dock Edge Ultragard Spot Protection Bumper - DE1008F

Lofrans Thetis 5003 Hand Held Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73632

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

Seachoice PVC Coated Anchor Lead Chain

Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Base - 66000624

Vetus Temperature Set

Polyform A-0 Commercial Grade Buoy

Polyform EFC-A6 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Lewmar Windlass Remote Antenna Kit - 10 m (32' 9 11/16") - 68000969

Lewmar Deck-Mount Power Socket - 66000001

Lewmar Replacement Motor/Gearbox Assembly - 48000116

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840064

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840008

Lewmar Windlass Fail Safe Kit - 66000607

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20044

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Polyform Swivel Connector

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Taylor Made Rafting Fender

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-2

Lewmar Motor Gearbox

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Seachoice Anchor Rode

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Chain Pipe Cover - 66000625

Fortress FX-11 Anchoring System - FX-11-AS

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Polyform EFC-5 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-7 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform Elite Fender Cover EFC-A1

Polyform F-7 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840060

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