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 Deck Switch Adapter Plate - 45005199

Buccaneer Medallion 8-Plait Nylon Line

Maxwell Spring Gypsy Lift - 2310

Maxwell Quick Release Clip - 4547

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

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Drive Kit - 66000627

Lowrance Advanced Wireless Foot Pedal - 000-16177-001

Lofrans #911 Nylon X2/Project 1000 Chain Pipe Cover Support - LWPCP049

Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

Lofrans #481 Tigres Mainshaft Cover - LWPHP012

Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

Davis Instruments Fender Tender II (2-Pack) - 393

Seachoice Grapnel Anchor Kit - 50-41002

Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

Seachoice Stainless Steel Three-Way Anchor Swivel

Seachoice Twin Eye Smooth Fender

Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (2-Pack)

Swobbit Universal Boat Hook - SW66650

Seachoice Eye & Eye Swivel

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Shackle

Vetus 6-Blade Propeller

Camco Telescoping Boat Hook

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

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

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Navy Anchor

Fortress FX-7 Anchoring System - FX-7-AS

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Maxwell Extendable Hinged Bow Roller - P104340

Maxwell RC8 Shaft Assembly - P100016

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Maxwell Hydraulic Windlass Motor

T-H Marine Z-LAUNCH Watercraft Launch Cord

T-H Marine PWC Anchor Kit - BE-AN-50301-DP

Taylor Made Pontoon Rail Fender Adjusters (4-Pack) - 1139

TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0334BKA50-1

TACO V12-0003 Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V12-0338 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V21-3670 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

Taylor Made Racheting Fender Hanger - 1089

Taylor Made Rail/Lifeline Fender Brackets (2-Pack) - 1097

Taylor Made Hot Spot Marker Buoy

Taylor Made Rail Fender Hanger

Taylor Made Post Bumper

Taylor Made Water Ski Marker Buoy

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

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