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

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

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

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Taylor Made Fiberglass Storage Dock Box

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Vetus Bow 125 Thruster

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Vetus Thruster Tunnel

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Taylor Made Regulatory Buoy

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 96" - 22126

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

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