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 Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

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

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Whitecap Ladder Mounting Bracket - 6208

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Windline Anchor Tensioner - AT-3

Windline Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - AR-7

Worldwide Enterprises Chain Grab Hook

Worldwide Enterprises Standard Duty Thimble

Yale Cordage Nylon Brait 8-Strand Rope

Perko Boat Fender Lock - 1299DP0CHR

Polyform A-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform A-5 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform F-1 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform NF-3 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Maxwell VW Series VW1000 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Maxwell VWC Series VWC1000 Vertical Windlass Kit

Maxwell VWC Series VWC1500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Bolt - SP0037

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - Upper - 4611

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - Upper - 5347

TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch 2nd Switch Kit - 69043

TRAC Outdoors Fisherman 25-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69002

Tracy Deluxe Tournament Cockpit Step - BS-01

U.S. Rigging Anchor/Bow Shackle - 3/4" - K-14-24

Suncor Chain and Deck Pipe - S3810-0000-C

Taylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096

Rocna Fisherman Anchor

WPT Locking Wire - 30088

Whitecap Nylon Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Sea-Dog Folding Anti-Snag Anchor Kit - 318003KP

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

Sea-Dog Quick Link

Sea-Dog Utility Ring

Maxwell 4445 Windlass Replacement Stripper Arm

Maxwell RC10-8 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1000W

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Maxwell Marine Replacement Windlass Stripper - Liberty 1700 - P101543

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 EDC Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 Vertical Windlass

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