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

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Lewmar 110TT 1.5 Bow Thruster Complete Package - with Tube/Joystick/Cable - 591102

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

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

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

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

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

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600538

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster - 591482

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

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

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Danforth Standard Anchor

Imtra Chain Markers

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

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

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

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

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar V4/V5 Gypsy Only Deck Unit - 66810024

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Sleipner SE50/140S DC Thruster

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