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

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

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

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

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

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

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Muir Storm VRC 3500 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

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

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Imtra Chain Markers

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

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

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