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 Drivepin Set for BOW50/60/75/80/90 - BP275S

Taylor Made Vertical Rail Fender Hangers (2-Pack) - 1099

Maxwell AA Rope/Chain Counting Sensor - SP4120

Maxwell Bi-Square Handle

Lewmar Deck-Mount Power Socket - 66000001

Lewmar Gen 1 Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - 66000103

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000075

Lewmar Windlass Control Arm Replacement Kit - 66000600

Davis Instruments Shockles Dock Shockle with Line Grabbers - 2415

Fortress Commando Small Craft Anchoring System - C5-A

C.S. Johnson Single Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-250-1

Jim-Buoy Small Pick-up Buoy - 1203

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

Lewmar Chain Grab Hook

Whitecap Bow Chocks

Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

Seachoice Contour Fender

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

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

Osculati Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar Thruster Tunnel

Polyform Swivel Connector

Sleipner DC Thruster (On/Off) - SE30/125S

Sleipner S-Link System Spur Power Cable - SM61328

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

Polyform EFC-11 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-5 Elite Fender Cover

Windline Stanchion Mount Anchor Holder - PM-2

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Dock Pro Vinyl Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Oversized J-Hook for Fender Basket

Taylor Made 1/2 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Lewmar 110TT Thruster Propeller - 589451

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Rail End Cap

TACO V30-1312 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Fender Lock - 1/2" - 1001

Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

Lewmar E-Series Contactor/Solenoid

Attwood Grapnel Anchor System - 3.5 lbs - 11969-4

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102983

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P102837

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - Upper - 4611

Maxwell Windlass Service Kit - P90010

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Platform Anchor Bow Roller - 66840063

Dock Edge Poly Line Holder - DE91409F

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

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Bearing and Seal Kit - 66000645

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