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

TACO V21-3670 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

Lewmar VX1L/HX1 Windlass 800W Motor Assembly - 12V - 66100141

Lofrans #212 Dorado Gypsy Top Cap - LWPCA003

Lofrans #912 X2/Project 1000 Rope Drum Top Cap - LWP821TC

Power-Pole Universal Transom Braced Kit - PKB-T-4-0-U-BK

Wichard HR Double Fork Swivel - Self-Locking Pin

C.S. Johnson Claw Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-450

Sleipner 4-Port S-Link T Connector - SM61403

Perko Oval Hawse Hole Plate - 0752000CHR

Wichard HR Ball Bearing Swivel - Clevis Pin

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

TACO V12-0303 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 HT Chain

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

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

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Lewmar LFX Anchor Kit - 2024014144

Lumitec Mantis Dock Light Cable Extension Kit - 50' - 101527

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Maxpower Bow Thruster Tunnel

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM49999

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

Taylor Made Freedom Fender

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Gear Kit - 66000650

Ankerplex Flat Anchor Line - AFL25

TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0317BKA50-1

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Lofrans #466 Falkon Windlass Handle - LWP833

Lofrans X4/Project 2000 Seal Kit - LWPKA26101

Douglas Marine Mooring Belt

Lofrans #467 Falkon Chain Stripper - LWPCP030

Lofrans #1050a X1/Project 500 Low Profile Top Cap - LWPCA005

Plastimo ARC Fender - 65560

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook for 1/2" Chain - 2986W

Polyform F-8 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy

Power-Pole Wireless Dash Switch - CM2-DASH-ADV-PP

Power-Pole Wireless Foot Switch Kit - CM2-FS-STD-PP

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

Wichard HR Swivel - Clevis Pin

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

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