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 - HRC101012V

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6657011108-102

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Lewmar 110TT 1.5 Bow Thruster Complete Package - with Tube/Joystick/Cable - 591102

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Lewmar Windlass Hand-Held Remote Switch - 68000599

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster Package with Joystick - 3.0 kW - 590091LEW

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Lewmar CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840005

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

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