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

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Maxwell HRC10-8 Horizontal Windlass - HRC10812VLP

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE30/125S-IP

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE40/125S-IP

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell VW 2500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

Maxwell VWC Series VWC1000 Vertical Windlass Kit

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Maxwell VWC Series VWC1500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910080-143

Muir Cougar HR1600 Compact Stainless Steel Horizontal Windlass - MH1600S12-5/16H

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Lewmar V6 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Deck Unit

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Lewmar V6 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass - 69000405

Maxwell RC12-10 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1200W

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 Vertical Windlass

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Maxwell VW Series VW3500 Vertical Windlass

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 EDC Vertical Windlass

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner DC Thruster - SEP40/125S

Maxwell RC Series RC12-12 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell VWC Series VWC3500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Sleipner SEP60/185S DC Thruster

Sleipner SE120/215T - 24V DC Thruster - SE120/215T-24V

Maxwell RC12-12 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1200W

Maxwell RC Series RC12-12 EDC Vertical Windlass

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Lewmar V9 Short Link Gypsy Kit - 14 mm (9/16") - 66000775

Maxwell VWC 2500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Rocna MK II Stainless Steel Anchor

Sleipner SEP80/185T DC Thruster

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Muir Cheetah HR2500 Compact Horizontal Windlass

Muir Storm VR 2500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass

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