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

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Electric Motor

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Vetus Bow 125 Thruster

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Vetus Thruster Tunnel

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

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

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Vetus Carbon Brushes

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Vetus 6-Blade Propeller

Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

Lofrans X4 Vertical Windlass

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Lofrans #836 Royal Windlass Handle - LWP832-R/A

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

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