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

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

Sleipner SM20110 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Plastimo Dock Line Pole - 29640

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

TACO V11-0809 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Gypsy - 68001024

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

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Polyform EFC-A5 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar Pro-Series 700H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656011967-310

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Straight Mount - 45500

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Lewmar Gen 2 Windlass Gears and Shaft Kit - 66000635

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Lewmar CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840005

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

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

Lewmar H-Series Manual Recovery Upgrade Kit - 66840045

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

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