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 HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Lewmar 110TT Thruster Joystick - 589094

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69821

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Muir Compact Series Chainwheel

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 66940002

Chafe-Pro Wooly Chafe Guard Single

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Chafe Guard

Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Maxwell Replacement Brush Kit - P100807

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

Lewmar V2/V3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Lewmar 140TT Gen 2 Thruster Package with Joystick and Tunnel - 2.2 kW - 590092LEW

Lewmar H-Series Manual Recovery Upgrade Kit - 66840045

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

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Muir Storm VR 850 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

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

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

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

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