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 EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Lewmar LFX Alloy Fluke "Danforth Style" Anchor

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

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

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Perfect Bungee Line Snubber

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - CQR-30 - CQR30P

Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

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

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

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Lewmar V2 Pontoon Windlass - 69001139

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66200146

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