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

Polyform CM-2 Center Rod Buoys

Lewmar VX1/VX1L Windlass Gypsy Top Cap Kit - 66100120

Vetus Time Delay Unit

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052531

Maxwell RC8 Shaft Assembly - P100016

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Polyform CC-4 Center Tube Buoy

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Seachoice Anchor Kit

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Wichard HR Swivel - Allen Head Pin

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Wichard Mooring Swivel

Polyform EFC-A5 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Railblaza C-Tug R Kayak and Canoe Cart with Kiwi Wheels - 50-0010-71

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR16P

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Polyform A-6 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525223

Tsunami Beach & Pier Cart

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66200146

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-2

Railblaza C-Tug Kayak and Canoe Cart - 50-0001-71

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

TACO Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Portable Cleat - 15 deg. - F16-0861POL-1

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Main Case - 66000651

Maxwell Economy Chain Stopper - P104335

Lowrance TMR-1 Remote for Ghost Trolling Motor - 000-15468-001

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Suncor Chain and Deck Pipe - S3810-0000-C

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Fortress FX Anchor

Maxwell Replacement Freedom Windlass Clutch Nut - 4376

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Lofrans #340 Tigres Emergency Wheel - LWPGP030

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR15P

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

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