Anchoring & Docking

  1. Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

    $516.68
    0
  2. Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

    $516.68 - $1,103.24
    1
  3. 9% off

    Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Assembly

    $557.55
    $501.85 - $557.55
  4. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

    $498.36
    0
  5. Ankerplex Aluminum Fixed Plow Anchor

    $495.52 - $4,993.58
  6. Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

    $495.49
    0
  7. Lofrans Touch Panel Controller - LWP74317

    $495.49
  8. Power-Pole Shallow Anchor Deck Mount

    $494.14 - $550.57
  9. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $491.01
    2
  10. Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

    $490.14 - $708.70
    3
  11. Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

    $489.90
    1
  12. Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control - SM8900C

    $489.16
    1
  13. International Dock Light - LBC-BELL

    $487.07
    0
  14. Lewmar Contactor

    $487.03
    1
  15. Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel Cowl Set - SM90077

    $482.83
    0
  16. Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Gypsy Drum Drive Kit - 66120007

    $479.98
  17. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $479.59
    0
  18. Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

    $478.30
    5
  19. Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

    $474.36
    1
  20. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

    $472.97 - $505.40
    1
  21. 24% off

    TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

    $519.58 - $659.20
    $472.77 - $659.20
    1
  22. Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

    $470.14
    0
  23. Jim-Buoy Drum Mooring Buoy - 30" - 4304-T-W

    $467.58
    0
  24. Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly - 68000360

    $463.10
    0
  25. Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

    $461.68
    1
  26. 9% off

    Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

    $456.10 - $1,274.08
    $456.10 - $1,274.08
    3
  27. Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

    $453.64 - $671.30
    0
  28. Lofrans Falkon Worm Screw - 2000W - LWPGP097

    $453.21
  29. Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

    $451.09
    4
  30. Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

    $450.42 - $456.06
    1
  31. Lewmar V-Series Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840002

    $450.40
    0
  32. Lofrans #465 Anodized Falkon Motor Cover - LWPHP011

    $447.59
  33. Lewmar Solenoid in Watertight Control Box - 12V DC - 68000129

    $446.16
    1
  34. Vetus Solenoid Switch

    $446.14 - $963.66
  35. Lewmar CPX 1/2/3 Gypsy Assembly

    $443.34
  36. Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-3

    $441.96
    0
  37. Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

    $438.40
    2
  38. TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-9980CP100-1

    $437.73
    0
  39. Simrad FreeSteer Trolling Motor Joystick Remote - 000-16160-001

    $436.29
  40. Lowrance Recon Joystick Remote - 000-16176-001

    $436.29
  41. Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

    $433.45 - $463.10
    2
  42. Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

    $431.05
    0
  43. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - CQR-30 - CQR30P

    $430.70
    0
  44. Arco OEM Replacement Windlass Motor - 6213

    $430.68
    0
  45. Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

    $425.06 - $516.74
    1
  46. Maxwell Fixed Bow Roller with Loop - P104345

    $422.22
    0
  47. TRAC Outdoors Deckboat 40-G3 Electric Anchor Winch with AutoDeploy - 69005

    $420.83
    1
  48. Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Roller - CRM-1

    $420.81
    0

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.