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 H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Lofrans Electric Motor

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Vetus Thruster Propeller

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Imtra Chain Markers

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656211967-310

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Danforth Standard Anchor

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