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 - 5/16"

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

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

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

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

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

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Fortress FX Anchor

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910088-143

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

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