Anchoring & Docking

  1. 19% off

    Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

    $24.73 - $80.29
    $20.77 - $80.29
    8
  2. Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

    $783.60
    1
  3. Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

    $303.02 - $726.98
    0
  4. Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

    $115.33
    4
  5. Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

    $177.43
    0
  6. Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

    $78.25 - $370.16
    4
  7. Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

    $4,276.57
    1
  8. Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

    $288.18 - $1,320.94
    0
  9. Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

    $66.73
    9
  10. Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

    $10.79 - $23.56
    5
  11. Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,220.04
    0
  12. Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

    $4,314.01
    0
  13. Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

    $97.82 - $636.57
    2
  14. Danforth Standard Anchor

    $46.52 - $220.78
    4
  15. Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

    $656.68
  16. Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

    $172.03
    7
  17. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $403.17
    0
  18. Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

    $808.61
    0
  19. Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

    $474.43
    0
  20. Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

    $223.37 - $1,346.59
    2
  21. Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

    $89.70 - $297.64
    7
  22. New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

    $201.75 - $315.17
    2
  23. Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster Package with Joystick - 3.0 kW - 590091LEW

    $3,023.43
    0
  24. Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

    $1,765.45
    0
  25. Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

    $231.47
    0
  26. Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

    $2,179.58
  27. Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

    $793.10 - $5,024.34
    0
  28. Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

    $22.06 - $22.68
    3
  29. Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

    $35.68 - $89.72
    1
  30. Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

    $4,276.52
    0
  31. Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

    $367.83 - $371.88
    0
  32. Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

    $304.33
    3
  33. 19% off

    Imtra Chain Markers

    $21.31 - $22.93
    $17.18 - $22.93
    8
  34. Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

    $78.90 - $84.30
    4
  35. Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656211967-310

    $1,701.72
    2
  36. Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

    $4,575.57
    0
  37. Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

    $193.68 - $419.20
    9
  38. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

    $87.04 - $639.45
  39. Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

    $35.70 - $154.56
    4
  40. 28% off

    Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

    $84.32 - $327.39
    $84.32 - $327.39
    0
  41. AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

    $902.38
    0
  42. Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

    $469.09
    0
  43. 9% off

    Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

    $157.18 - $379.93
    $157.18 - $379.93
    1
  44. Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

    $133.03
    4
  45. Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

    $174.75
    0
  46. Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

    $1,203.45
    0
  47. 34% off

    Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

    $81.62 - $338.28
    $60.17 - $236.43
    4
  48. Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

    $182.83 - $246.30
    0

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.