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

Lewmar V2/V3 Windlass Gypsy Deck Unit

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

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

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster Package with Joystick - 3.0 kW - 590091LEW

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

Lewmar V/CPX 1-3 Cone and Washer Kit - 66000720

Lewmar Pro-Series Rope/Chain Dual Gypsy - 66000769

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy - 24" - 22174

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

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

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Maxwell MAXSET Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Polyform EFC-A5 Elite Fender Cover

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

Lewmar Windlass Rocker Switch - 68000593

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Sleipner SE50/140S DC Thruster

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

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

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