Anchoring & Docking

  1. Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

    $478.30
    5
  2. Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

    $3,251.09
    4
  3. Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

    $4,505.71
    0
  4. Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

    $82.38 - $88.02
    5
  5. Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

    $1,910.51 - $2,062.81
  6. Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

    $46.48 - $105.70
    12
  7. Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

    $1,859.81
    2
  8. Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

    $340.25 - $389.89
    5
  9. Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

    $127.48 - $199.39
    2
  10. Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

    $233.27 - $1,406.41
    2
  11. Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

    $3,476.49
    1
  12. Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

    $120.43
    4
  13. Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

    $267.09
    1
  14. Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

    $10,679.51
    0
  15. 9% off

    New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

    $83.77 - $238.92
    $83.77 - $238.92
    3
  16. Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster - 591482

    $2,096.03
    1
  17. Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

    $265.66
    2
  18. Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

    $2,521.08
    1
  19. Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

    $243.13
    1
  20. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

    $4,058.56
  21. Lewmar V2 Fast Fit Windlass Motor Gearbox Assembly

    $1,650.38
  22. Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

    $202.26 - $322.21
    2
  23. Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

    $37.24 - $93.68
    2
  24. Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

    $571.65
    2
  25. Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

    $663.32 - $1,530.47
    1
  26. Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

    $77.23 - $126.78
    7
  27. Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

    $9.72 - $104.97
    5
  28. Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

    $3,476.49
    1
  29. Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

    $236.10 - $1,533.31
    0
  30. Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

    $89.54
    1
  31. Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

    $1,110.33 - $1,138.53
    0
  32. Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $794.33
    1
  33. Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

    $2,185.49
    0
  34. Lewmar Pro-Sport 550G Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656811967-303

    $1,147.00
    0
  35. Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

    $11.24 - $24.58
    6
  36. Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

    $185.29
    1
  37. Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

    $888.92
    2
  38. AutoAnchor AA320 2-Function Handheld Remote Control - SPA-AA9207

    $279.78
    3
  39. Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

    $1,094.74
    1
  40. Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

    $57.02
    4
  41. Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

    $4,480.44 - $5,946.15
    0
  42. Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

    $73.13 - $387.03
    1
  43. Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

    $3,570.97
    3
  44. Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

    $422.36 - $883.66
    1
  45. Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

    $4.92 - $119.09
    7
  46. 14% off

    TACO Supro-Flex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

    $615.51 - $1,080.91
    $615.51 - $1,078.08
    0
  47. Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

    $425.06 - $516.74
    1
  48. Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

    $685.84

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.