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 140TT Gen 2 Thruster Package with Joystick and Tunnel - 2.2 kW - 590092LEW

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Lewmar Replacement Compound Gear Assembly

Jim-Buoy Mooring System - 4000

Lewmar Thruster Tunnel

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525223

Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor

Beckson Hook-Mate Boat Hook

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Sleipner Single Round ToucHPanel - SM8955G

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

TRAC Outdoors Premium Anchor Rope - 69080

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

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

Lewmar Replacement Motor/Gearbox Assembly - 48000116

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052507

Crosby G-341 Weldless Sling Link

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel - SM90052i

Muir Storm VR 3500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

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

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Jim-Buoy Anchor Trip Line with Marker Buoy - 1204

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

New England Ropes Double Braided Dock Line Bucket

Polyform A-1 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

Sleipner SE120/215T - 24V DC Thruster - SE120/215T-24V

Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

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

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102983

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

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-3

AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

Lewmar AA Sensor Cable

Attwood Boat Hook

Lofrans #475 Tigres Gearcase Body - LWPHP016

Maxwell Chain Snubber

Taylor Made Spoiler Low Drag Buoy

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