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

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 Vertical Windlass

Sleipner SE50/140S DC Thruster

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Imtra Chain Markers

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656211967-310

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

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