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

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 66940002

Polyform A-5 Commercial Grade Buoy

Lewmar Chain Stopper

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Perfect Bungee Line Snubber

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Dr. Shrink TideMinders System - DS-TMKIT

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control - SM8900C

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Lewmar V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Deck Unit - 66810025

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66200146

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Chafe Guard

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KR1015P

Taylor Made EPDM Dock Edging

Chafe-Pro Wooly Chafe Guard Single

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

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

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

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

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69821

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

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