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

Seachoice Richter Anchor

Lewmar Replacement Compound Gear Assembly

Lewmar LFX Alloy Fluke "Danforth Style" Anchor

Plastimo Articulated Dock Fender - 39146

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - BR11P

Taylor Made Pontoon Rail Fender Adjuster (36-Pack) - 11391

New England Ropes Double Braided Dock Line Bucket

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

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

Lewmar Windlass Remote Antenna Kit - 10 m (32' 9 11/16") - 68000969

Lewmar Pro-Series Rope/Chain Dual Gypsy - 66000769

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

Plastimo ARC Fender - 65560

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

Polyform F-4 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Maxpower Bow Tunnel Replacement Propeller - 35040

Greenfield Products Beach Spike Anchor - 3028

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Lewmar VX1 Windlass Base Kit - 66100121

Lewmar VX1L Windlass Base Unit - 66100122

Polyform A-5 FenderFits Fender Cover

Lofrans #481 Tigres Mainshaft Cover - LWPHP012

Lofrans #920 X2/Project 1000 Underdeck Gearbox Flange - LWPDF015

Windline Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - AR-7

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Lofrans #836 Royal Windlass Handle - LWP832-R/A

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Taylor Made Fender Cushion

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Whitecap Fender Lock System Kit - 6976

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Compound Gear Assembly - 66000613

Maxwell Replacement Freedom Windlass Clutch Nut - 4376

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840064

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840061

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Platform Anchor Bow Roller - 66840063

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Richter Anchor

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

TACO V12-0338 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Drive Kit - 66000627

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 125 mm (4.92") I.D. x 600 mm (23.6") - SM5001

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Polyform LD-3 Low Drag Buoy

Sleipner 4-Port S-Link T Connector - SM61403

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lofrans #458 Dog Clutch - LWPGP044

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