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

Polyform NF-5 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

TACO Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert - V12-0342BKA50-1

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

TACO Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert - V12-4155BKA50-1

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Polyform F-2 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000075

Windline Rail Mount Anchor Holder - PM-1

Windline Stanchion Mount Anchor Holder - PM-2

Lewmar E-Series Contactor/Solenoid

Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

Polyform Elite Fender Cover EFC-A1

Maxwell Single Direction Solenoid

Davis Instruments Shockles Anchor Snubber - 2420

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

TACO V21-9678 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

Polyform EFC-7 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Taylor Made Dock Pro Commerical Grade Premium Edge Guard

Defender Claw Anchor and Rode Kit for Inflatable Boat

Polyform CC-1 Center Tube Buoys

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Lewmar Windlass Rocker Switch - 68000593

Polyform F-6 FenderFits Fender Cover

Maxwell Chain Snubber

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

Jim-Buoy Anchor Trip Line with Marker Buoy - 1204

Camco Trac Anchor Winch Replacement Gear Motor - 69848

Polyform EFC-10 Elite Fender Cover

Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (4-Pack) - DE78161S

TACO V12-0003 Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Seachoice Fold-and-Hold Anchor

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Cap and O-Ring Kit - P104750

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Lofrans #327 Dog Clutch - LWPGP005C

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Maxwell Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Taylor Made Fence Saver Pontoon Fender - 31032

Seachoice Grapnel Anchor Kit - 50-41002

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Roller - 66840062

Suncor Straight Chocks

TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

TACO V30-1008 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Perko Straight Chock

Plastimo Curved Fenders for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)

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