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

Fortress Guardian Anchor

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

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

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

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

Douglas Marine Bow Shield

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Titan 8-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 HT Chain - 10517982

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy - 24" - 22174

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Titan 8-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525228

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Chafe-Pro Wooly Chafe Guard Single

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

Lewmar V4/V5 Gypsy Only Deck Unit - 66810024

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

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

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Lewmar V2/V3 Windlass Gypsy Deck Unit

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