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

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

TACO Supro-Flex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

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

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

Polyform HTM-2 Line-Through Fender

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

Titan 8-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525228

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Lewmar V2 Fast Fit Windlass Motor Gearbox Assembly

Polyform A-4 Commercial Grade Buoy

Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Todd Boarding Stairs with Handrail

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Taylor Made Acrylic Dock Wheel Cover

Taylor Made Fiberglass Storage Dock Box

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