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

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Todd Double Step Boarding Stairs - 91-2334

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 50' - V11-9795BBK50D-2

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

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Lewmar Pro-Series Rope/Chain Dual Gypsy - 66000769

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Captive Pin

Maxwell Replacement Brush Kit - P100807

Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Lewmar 300TT Thruster Propeller

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

Jim-Buoy Mooring System - 4000

Lewmar Gen 2 Windlass Gears and Shaft Kit - 66000635

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Conversion Kit - 66000616

Lewmar Solenoid in Watertight Control Box - 12V DC - 68000129

Maxwell Replacement Anchor Winch Gearbox - P102180

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

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

Douglas Marine Bow Shield

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control - SM8900C

Taylor Made Acrylic Dock Wheel Cover

Polyform EFC-A5 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

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