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 Claw Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

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

Lewmar V2 Fast Fit Windlass Motor Gearbox Assembly

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

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

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Lofrans Electric Motor

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

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

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

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 Vertical Windlass

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

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