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

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Lofrans #327 Dog Clutch - LWPGP005C

Seachoice Fold-and-Hold Anchor

Polyform F-7 FenderFits Fender Cover

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Davis Instruments Shockles Anchor Snubber - 2420

Jim-Buoy Anchor Trip Line with Marker Buoy - 1204

Camco Trac Anchor Winch Replacement Gear Motor - 69848

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Stern Roller - 66840067

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Lewmar Windlass Rocker Switch - 68000593

Power-Pole Micro Anchor Transom Clamp Mount - MC-MT-CLAMP

Defender Claw Anchor and Rode Kit for Inflatable Boat

Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

Taylor Made Dock Pro Commerical Grade Premium Edge Guard

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000061

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Polyform LD-2 Low Drag Buoy

Polyform NF-5 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Plastimo Dock Line Pole - 29640

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

Plastimo Flexible Multifender - 63919

Polyform EFC-10 Elite Fender Cover

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000075

Windline Rail Mount Anchor Holder - PM-1

Lewmar E-Series Contactor/Solenoid

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

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Maxwell Fixed Bow Roller

Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod - 24" - 33024

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

Lewmar V-Series Control Arm Kit - 66810030

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Fortress Guardian Anchor Stowaway Bag

Whitecap Fender Lock System Kit - 6976

Douglas Marine Professional Anchor Connector

Power-Pole Ultra-Lite Spike

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

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