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

Maxwell Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - P100084

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch - Chrome Bezel - SPA-10500K

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840066

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 1/4" - 406940405

Maxwell Spring Gypsy Lift - 2310

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Fastener Kit - 66000626

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

Taylor Made Pontoon Rail Fender Adjusters (4-Pack) - 1139

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

Taylor Made Rafting Fender

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Maxpower Propeller Pin - 312053

Maxwell Hinged Bow Roller

T-H Marine Rub Rail End Cap

TACO V12-0003 Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V30-1312 Flexible Vinyl Trim

New England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line

Vetus 8012 Shear Pins - BP228S

Suncor Commercial Thimble

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

Taylor Made Dock Pro Vinyl Dock Bumper

Ronstan Stainless Steel Thimble

Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR-40P - CQR40P

Lewmar Deck Switch Adapter Plate - 45005199

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Maxwell Windlass Clutch Retaining Clip - 2311

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840060

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 1/4" - 406980405

C.S. Johnson Single Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-250-1

Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

Beckson Hook-Mate Hook End - HM-R

Lewmar E-Series Contactor/Solenoid

Taylor Made Locking Peg - 1009

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

Lofrans Sensor and Magnet Kit

Whitecap Bow Chocks

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Slip-Ring Fluke Anchor

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

Tsunami Beach & Pier Cart

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Vinyl Covered Corner Bumper - 345

Taylor Made Chafe Guards (2-Pack)

Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Anchor and Dock Line

Suncor Bow Chock

Suncor Bow Shackle with No-Snag Pin

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