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 MAXSET Bow Roller

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

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

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

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

AutoAnchor AA320 2-Function Handheld Remote Control - SPA-AA9207

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600538

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Todd Boarding Stairs with Handrail

Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster - 591482

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

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

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Sleipner SE50/140S DC Thruster

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Danforth Standard Anchor

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Lewmar V4/V5 Gypsy Only Deck Unit - 66810024

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

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

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Imtra Chain Markers

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