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

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

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

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

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

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Lewmar H-Series Manual Recovery Upgrade Kit - 66840045

Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

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

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

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