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

Wichard HR Bow Shackle

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod - 24" - 33024

Taylor Made Tuff End Fender

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102938

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Suncor Skene Bow Chocks

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-2

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Sleipner E100/185T eVision DC Thruster

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Polyform EFC-2 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-4 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Seal Kit - P90003

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Chafe Guard

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel Cowl Set - SM90077

Taylor Made Perimeter Chafe Guard

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

WPT Locking Wire - 30086

Plastimo Curved Fenders for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Lewmar V-Series Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840002

Maxwell Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - P100085

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

TACO Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Portable Cleat - 15 deg. - F16-0861POL-1

Polyform Swivel Connector

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAS

Suncor Chain and Deck Pipe - S3810-0000-C

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BRM-4

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 12' - S11-4650P12

Polyform A-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-5 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell Freedom Windlass Shaft Service Kit - P100087

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 5/16" - 406980506

Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail 12' - S11-4511P12

Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

WPT Locking Wire - 30088

Taylor Made Triangle Dock Box - 123661

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Maxwell Chain Snubber

Polyform EFC-3 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform G-3 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

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