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

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Chafe Guard

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Fortress FX-11 Anchoring System - FX-11-AS

Plastimo Dock Line Pole - 29640

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052531

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

Maxwell Permanent Magnet Replacement Windlass Motor

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Maxwell MAXSET Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Polyform F-10 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Lewmar Pro-Series Rope/Chain Dual Gypsy - 66000769

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Straight Mount - 45500

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

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