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 V2/V3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit

Polyform EFC-5 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform LD-2 Low Drag Buoy

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

Maxwell Marine Replacement Windlass Stripper - Liberty 2500 - P101526

Maxwell Windlass Service Kit - P90010

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel BR-23 Electro - Polished Bow Roller - BR23P

Lewmar Gen 1 Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - 66000103

Lewmar Stern Thruster Tunnel - 589310

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Roller - 66840062

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Retaining Pin Kit - 66000619

New England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line

Fendergrip Push Button Fender Adjuster - FX-8

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook - 71050

Seachoice PVC Dock Guard - DE1136S

Seachoice Beach Spike Anchor

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Shackle

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Fastener Kit - 66000626

Lewmar VX1 Windlass Base Kit - 66100121

Swobbit Universal Boat Hook - SW66650

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Mushroom Anchor

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

AO Coolers Flat Fender

Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

Windline Anchor Lock - AL-1

Suncor Commercial Thimble

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Corner Mount - 45510

Taylor Made Dock Pro Vinyl Dock Bumper

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

TACO Stainless Steel SuproFlex Rub Rail End Cap

Taylor Made Pontoon Corner Gard - 31038

Taylor Made Quick Draw Fender Adjuster - 1092

Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

Taylor Made Corner Guard

Taylor Made Chafe Guards (2-Pack)

Maxwell Hinged Bow Roller

Maxwell Single Direction Solenoid

Maxwell HRC-FF Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar Anchor Safety Strap Wire

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Polyform F-7 FenderFits Fender Cover

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