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 Manual Recovery Fallsafe Pawl Kit - 66000628

C.S. Johnson Chain Snubber Hook - 46-465-5

Crosby G-341 Weldless Sling Link

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 5/16" - 406980506

Lewmar V2/V3 Windlass Gypsy Deck Unit

Taylor Made Dock Corner Bumper

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRCS-20U

Seachoice Dock Cart - 70280-SC

Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

Muir Storm VR 3500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

Plastimo Articulated Dock Fender - 39146

Polyform A-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform G-3 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840070

Lewmar Replacement Compound Gear Assembly

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Shear Pin (2-Pack) - 559017A

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Gear Kit - 66000650

Polyform Swivel Connector

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Corner Dock Bumper - 350

Todd Double Step Boarding Stairs - 91-2334

WPT Locking Wire - 30088

TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840017

Lewmar Windlass Fail Safe Kit - 66000607

Lewmar Deck-Mount Power Socket - 66000001

Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

Lewmar Pro-Series 700 Horizontal Windlass - 6656011967

Muir Anchor Winch Replacement Gearbox

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

Taylor Made 3/4 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Quickset Anchor

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Barracuda Chafe Guards (2-Pack) - BARRACUDA

CMP Cordage Premium Snubber Kit

Lewmar DX Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840097

TRAC Outdoors Premium Anchor Rope - 69080

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

Taylor Made Dock Cushion - 46011

Taylor Made Dock Cushion Corner Bumper - 45984

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Fender Cushion

Maxwell AA Rope/Chain Counting Sensor - SP4120

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock - F16-0151-1

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