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 Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Lewmar H2 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600533

Imtra Chain Markers

Lewmar Pro-Sport 550G Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656811967-303

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Sleipner SE50/140S DC Thruster

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster - 591482

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

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

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

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

Danforth Standard Anchor

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600538

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Fortress Guardian Anchor

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

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

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

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

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

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

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