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

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 215 mm (8 7/16") I.D. x 1250 mm (49 1/4") - SM12012

New England Ropes Cyclone Mooring Pendant - 54W23-24-00012

Sleipner eVision DC Thruster Adapter Plate - SM176172

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

TACO V11-9811 Semi-Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail Kit - 70' - V11-9811WCM70-2

Polyform F-11 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Vetus Dual Solenoid Relay - AFST624D

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - DELTA-23 - DELTA23P

Lewmar 5-Button Windlass & Thruster Wireless Remote Kit - 68000968

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

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

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Maxwell QF Liberty Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Fortress FX-11 Anchoring System - FX-11-AS

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Maxpower Double Joystick Thruster Control Panel

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

Lewmar H-Series Manual Recovery Upgrade Kit - 66840045

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KR1015P

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-1

Muir VC 850 Capstan - MCAPSS00850A

TACO Supro-Flex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Titan Self-Righting Anchor Swivel

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

Lewmar Pontoon Bow Roller - 66840437

Muir Cougar HR1200 Capstan - MCAPSS01200C

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BRM-4

Polyform F-8 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

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

Fortress FX-7 Anchoring System - FX-7-AS

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Assembly

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

Douglas Marine Master Mooring Junior Series Mooring Springs

Lewmar Dual Direction Control Box

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Bow Roller - E8P

Powerwinch Free-Fall Anchor Windlass Rode

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail

Vetus Thruster Tunnel Extension Kit - STERN185E

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

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