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

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KR1015P

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Lewmar Pro-Series 700H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656011967-310

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Lewmar Windlass Hand-Held Remote Switch - 68000599

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar Epsilon Galvanized Steel Anchor

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Lewmar V-Series Control Arm Kit - 66810030

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Polyform A-5 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

Perfect Bungee Line Snubber

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

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

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