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 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Lewmar Claw Anchor

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Danforth Standard Anchor

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

Rocna Original Stainless Steel Anchor

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

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