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 V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6670011108-312

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

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

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

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Rocna Vulcan Galvanized Steel Anchor

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 HT Chain

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Fortress FX Anchor

Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656211967-310

Lofrans Electric Motor

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Sleipner SE100/185T DC Thruster

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Lewmar 3-Button Windlass Wireless Remote Kit - 68000967

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

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

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

AnchoRight Chain Marking Set with Guide Plate

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Rocna Original Galvanized Steel Anchor

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

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

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

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