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 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

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

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Lewmar V2 Fast Fit Windlass Motor Gearbox Assembly

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Power-Pole Sportsman II Shallow Water Anchor - PP-SPS-8-BK

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE30/125S-IP

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Sleipner E170/250TC eVision DC Thruster

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

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