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

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

TACO V12-0003 Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V30-1312 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Assembly

Fendergrip Push Button Fender Adjuster - FX-8

Fortress Guardian Anchor Stowaway Bag

Maxwell Quick Release Clip - 4547

Lofrans #475 Tigres Gearcase Body - LWPHP016

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

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

Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook/Paddle - 71070

Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

Seachoice Twisted Anchor Shackle

Seachoice Contour Fender

Seachoice Bungee/Stretch Dock Line (2-Pack)

Seachoice Bungee Anchor Line - 40521

Seachoice River Anchor

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Drive Kit - 66000627

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Tunnel Gasket - 553035

Perko Straight Chocks (2-Pack) - 1230DP0CHR

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

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

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

Peguet Stainless Steel Square Quick Link

Rocna Vulcan Stainless Steel Anchor

Polyform F-11 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Sleipner 8730 S-Link System Switch Interface

Sleipner Cable Ends - SM61275

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

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/4"

Windline Anchor Tensioner - AT-3

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-1

Maxwell Fixed Bow Roller

Suncor Bow Chock

Suncor Small Boat Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit

Taylor Made Vinyl Dock Bumper

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Maxwell 4445 Windlass Replacement Stripper Arm

Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - 7278

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102983

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Disc Spring - 5953

Maxwell Windlass Service Kit - P90010

Polyform EFC-1 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-11 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform F-7 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform FenderFits Fender Cover

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