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

Muir Storm VRC 4000 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Muir Storm VR 4000 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Atlantic/Storm Series Chainwheel

Lowrance Recon Joystick Remote - 000-16176-001

Power-Pole Universal Transom Braced Kit - PKB-T-4-0-U-BK

Power-Pole Deck Trolling Mount - PK-DT-22-7-BK

Power-Pole Micro Anchor - PP-MICRO-BK

Power-Pole Universal Travel Strap - TRAVEL-STRAP-F

Power-Pole Micro Battery Pack & Charger - MC-BAT-CHARGER

Power-Pole Micro Anchor Transom Clamp Mount - MC-MT-CLAMP

Power-Pole Move Anchor Mode Foot Button - MV-AC-FS-ANCHOR

Power-Pole Move Active Heading Mode Foot Button - MV-AC-FS-HEAD

Power-Pole Drift Paddle

Power-Pole Braced Kit

Greenfield Products Kwik Grip Rope Lock (2-Pack) - 01-R-LOCK

Greenfield Products Stretch N' Slide Dock Line - SNS-B

Greenfield Products Beach Spike Anchor - 3028

Greenfield Products Painted Mushroom Anchor - 8 lbs - 444-8

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Richter Anchor

Greenfield Products Mini Buddy PWC Anchor Line

Greenfield Products American Yachting PVC Coated Fluke Anchor

Greenfield Products Painted Navy Anchor

Egis Mobile Electric Contactor

TRAC Outdoors Angler 30-G3 Electric Anchor Winch with AutoDeploy - 69004

TRAC Outdoors Deckboat 40-G3 Electric Anchor Winch with AutoDeploy - 69005

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Lewmar Pontoon Bow Roller - 66840437

Lewmar Anchor Storage Bag

Whitecap Fender Lock System Kit - 6976

Whitecap Fender Lock System Receiver - 6975

Davis Instruments Line Snubber (2-Pack) - 22" - 1468

Ankerplex Flat Anchor Line - AFL25

Ankerplex Stainless Steel Fixed Plow Anchor

Ankerplex AP Anchor Stowage Bag

Wichard HR Double Fork Swivel - Allen Head Pin

Wichard Cambered Plate Double Fork Swivel

Wichard HR Swivel - Allen Head Pin

Wichard HR Ball Bearing Swivel - Clevis Pin

Wichard HR Swivel - Clevis Pin

Wichard HR Swivel - Large Bail

Wichard HR Ball Bearing Swivel - Large Bail

Wichard HR Double Fork Swivel - Self-Locking Pin

Wichard HR Webbing Swivel

Wichard Mooring Swivel

Wichard Titanium Bow Shackle

Defender Pre-Made Anchor Rode - 3-Strand Rope and High Test Chain - DEF001

Lumitec Mantis Dock Light Cable Extension Kit - 50' - 101527

Lumitec Mantis Dock Light Power Supply - 101528

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