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

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

Vetus Time Delay Unit

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW25 and 35 - BP167087

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

Vetus 8012 Shear Pins - BP228S

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

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

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Sea-Dog Utility Ring

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

Vetus Carbon Brush Set for BOW25 & 3512 - BP1187

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

Vetus Bow Thruster Side Mount Control Panel - BPSM

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

Vetus Motor and Solenoid Set for BOW45/55/60 - 12V - SET0060

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle

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

Vetus Gasket Flange for BOW125/160 - 1 mm (0.04") - BP119

Vetus Tailpiece Set - SET25TP

Vetus Thruster Tunnel Extension Kit - STERN185E

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

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Vetus Bow 220 Thruster - BOW22024D

Vetus Bow 285 Thruster - BOW28548D

Vetus Gender Changer Cable - BPCABCGC

Vetus Dual Solenoid Relay - AFST624D

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

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