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

Sea-Dog Folding Anti-Snag Anchor Kit - 318003KP

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Sea-Dog Utility Ring

Maxwell Foot Switch Assembly - P100734

Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

Maxwell Extendable Hinged Bow Roller - P104340

Maxwell RC8 Shaft Assembly - P100016

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Maxwell Hydraulic Windlass Motor

Maxwell 4445 Windlass Replacement Stripper Arm

Maxwell Replacement Windlass V-Ring Seal - SP0708

Sea-Dog Quick Link

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

Maxwell Fixed Bow Roller with Loop - P104345

Maxwell AA Rope/Chain Counting Sensor - SP4120

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 EDC Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC12-12 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - 7278

Maxwell Spare Gearbox Bearing Kit - P90007

Maxwell VW Series VW1000 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell VW Series VW1500 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell VWC Series VWC1500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Maxwell VWC Series VWC3500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Bolt - SP0037

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - 7347

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

Maxwell Sight Glass - 1/2" BSP - 3223

Maxwell Replacement Anchor Winch Gearbox - P102180

Maxwell Lever Assembly

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle

Sea-Dog Small Replacement Hook for Boat Hook - 491051-1

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Eye & Jaw Swivel - 181212-1

Maxwell QF Liberty Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell HRC Series Windlass Chainwheel Assembly

Maxwell 1700 Liberty Series Stripper Assembly

Maxwell 2500 Liberty Series Stripper Assembly

Maxwell RC12 Windlass Emergency Handle

Maxwell RC8-8 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1000W

Maxwell RC10-8 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1000W

Maxwell RC10-10 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1200W

Maxwell RC12-10 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1200W

Maxwell RC12-12 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1200W

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