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 Thruster Propeller

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

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

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Danforth Standard Anchor

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

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

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Muir Cheetah HR2500 Compact Horizontal Windlass

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Maxwell Replacement Anchor Winch Gearbox - P102180

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Rocna Original Stainless Steel Anchor

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Lewmar V2 Fast Fit Windlass Motor Gearbox Assembly

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Lewmar Pro-Sport 550G Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656811967-303

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