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 Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Muir Storm VR 850 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

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

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

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

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

Sleipner SE130/250T DC Thruster

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Muir Storm VR 3500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

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

Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

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

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052531

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

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

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

Seachoice 8-Plait Anchor Rode

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