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

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Lewmar V2 Fast Fit Windlass Motor Gearbox Assembly

Sleipner E170/250TC eVision DC Thruster

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Lewmar Venta Pontoon Anchor Winch Kit

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

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

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar H2 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600533

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

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