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 Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 HT Chain

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Lofrans Electric Motor

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6657011108-102

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Sleipner S-Link System Dual Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC212

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Fortress FX Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

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