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

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock Receiver - F16-0151R-1

Seachoice Beach Spike Anchor

Power-Pole Universal Hardware Kit - BS-BLD-CMPLT-UN

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Disc Spring - 5953

Polyform EFC-4 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-5 Elite Fender Cover

Vetus Gasket Flange for BOW125/160 - 1 mm (0.04") - BP119

Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Seachoice PVC Coated Slip-Ring Anchor

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

Fortress Guardian Anchor

Beckson Hook-Mate Boat Hook

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Whitecap Fender Lock System Fender Holder Pin - 6973

Lewmar Anchor Spring Snap Safety Strap

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102938

Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66120004

Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

Lewmar Anchor Chain Tensioner - 66840068

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

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

Windline Anchor Lock - AL-1

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Saddle - 553071

Ankerplex AP Anchor Stowage Bag

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Taylor Made Rafting Fender

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Sleipner S-link System T-Connector for Spur - SM61326

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Main Shaft Kit - 66000646

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Taylor Made Dock Pro Standard P-Shape Edge Guard

Greenfield Products Painted Navy Anchor

Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Sleipner S-Link System Spur Power Cable - SM61328

Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook - 71050

Whitecap Anchor Roller

T-H Marine Z-LAUNCH Watercraft Launch Cord

Lewmar CRW400 Slider Arm Assembly - 66000779

Greenfield Products Kwik Grip Self-Locking Cleat (2-Pack) - R-701-12

Suncor Anchor Shackle with Round Pin - 5/8" - S0116-RP16

Taylor Made Mermaid Fender

Seachoice PVC Dock Guard - DE1136S

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