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

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Lewmar DTX Anchor

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Rocna Original Stainless Steel Anchor

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Defender Pre-Made Anchor Rode - 8-Plait Rope and High Test Chain

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Lewmar Pro-Sport 550G Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656811967-303

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

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