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 CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840005

Taylor Made Fiberglass Storage Dock Box

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Lewmar Premium Fluke Anchor Package with Rode

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Douglas Marine Bow Shield

Lewmar Gen 2 Windlass Gears and Shaft Kit - 66000635

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P100019

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525223

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 50' - V11-9795BBK50D-2

Lewmar Replacement Roller Set - 75500-2

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line

Fortress FX-16 Anchoring System - FX-16-AS

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

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

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

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

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

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

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