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 Anchor Rode

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Lewmar V-Series Control Arm Kit - 66810030

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052507

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Sleipner DC Thruster (On/Off) - SE30/125S

Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052531

Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

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

Lewmar Vector Manual Shallow Water Anchor

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Todd Boarding Stairs with Handrail

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Polyform F-10 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

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

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy with Shackle Nest - 46818

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line

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

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

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

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Jim-Buoy Drum Mooring Buoy - 30" - 4304-T-W

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Taylor Made Acrylic Dock Wheel Cover

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

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