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

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Gypsy - 68001024

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Falcon Safety Mooring Line-Master Snubber/Compensator

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P100033

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Jim-Buoy Mooring System - 4000

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Sleipner SM20110 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Lewmar V-Series Control Arm Kit - 66810030

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

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

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

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

Polyform A-5 Commercial Grade Buoy

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Taylor Made Square Low Freeboard Fender

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

Whitecap Step Stool - 60088

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

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Lewmar Pro-Series Rope/Chain Dual Gypsy - 66000769

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Lewmar Windlass Rocker Switch - 68000593

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

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