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

Taylor Made Rail Mount Fender Line Clips (2-Pack) - 1093

Taylor Made Quick Knot Fender Hangers (4-Pack) - 1098

Taylor Made Rope Float

Taylor Made Locking Peg - 1009

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Assembly

Polyform EFC-1 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform F-6 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform NF-5 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Ronstan Stainless Steel Thimble

Maxwell Windlass Clutch Retaining Clip - 2311

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90004

Lewmar Pro Series Control Arm Kit - 66000097

Lewmar Replacement Motor/Gearbox Assembly - 48000116

Ironwood Anchor Ring Anchor Retrieval System - 002.45

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 1/4" - 406980405

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

Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

Lofrans #1050a X1/Project 500 Low Profile Top Cap - LWPCA005

Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Maxwell Quick Release Clip - 4547

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Chain Pipe Cover - 66000625

Spiroll Chafe Guards

Perko Rope Deck Pipe - 0757DP0CHR

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Anchor Chain

Wichard Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Crooked Creek Telescoping Boat Hook - 50475

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

Polyform F-5 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-8 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-1

Vetus 8012 Shear Pins - BP228S

Suncor Bow Shackle with No-Snag Pin

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 30' - V11-4135BKA30-3

Taylor Made Vinyl Dock Bumper

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

New England Ropes Cyclone Mooring Pendant - 54W23-24-00012

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

T-H Marine Rub Rail End Cap

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

TACO V21-9906 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

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