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 CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Lewmar V2 Fast Fit Windlass Motor Gearbox Assembly

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

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

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

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

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66200146

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

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

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Lewmar LFX Alloy Fluke "Danforth Style" Anchor

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

Imtra Chain Markers

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525223

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

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

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

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