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 Replacement Motor/Gearbox Assembly - 48000116

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840064

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Lewmar Fluke Anchor

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

Attwood Grapnel Anchor System - 3.5 lbs - 11969-4

Chicago Hardware Jaw To Eye Swivel

Attwood SoftSide Dock Fender

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

Seachoice Anchor Rode

Polyform Swivel Connector

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

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102983

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90004

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

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

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 6' - S11-4511P6-1

Taylor Made Quick Draw Fender Adjuster - 1092

Maxwell HRC-FF Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell Chain Snubber

Windline Rail Mount Anchor Holder - PM-1

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

Sleipner S-link System T-Connector for Spur - SM61326

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Polyform G-3 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

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

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840070

Lewmar V-Series Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840002

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Lewmar Motor Gearbox

Lewmar Anchor Spring Snap Safety Strap

Chafe-Pro Heavy Duty Nylon Chafe Sleeve

Davis Instruments Shockles Dock Shockle with Line Grabbers - 2415

Ironwood Anchor Ring Anchor Retrieval System - 002.45

Vetus Temperature Set

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Shear Pin (2-Pack) - 559017A

Polyform F-3 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar DX Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840097

Maxwell Windlass Clutch Retaining Clip - 2311

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104704

Taylor Made Big B Fender Hanger (3-Pack) - 1085

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Corner Dock Bumper - 350

Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

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