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

Maxwell Windlass Gearbox Seal Kit - P90005

Taylor Made Triangle Dock Box - 123661

Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 1/4" - 406940405

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

Lewmar V2/V3 Windlass Gypsy Deck Unit

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Taylor Made Perimeter Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Corner Dock Bumper - 350

WPT Locking Wire - 30088

Polyform EFC-5 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-A2 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - Gen 2 - 66000634

Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Dock Edge Ultragard Spot Protection Bumper - DE1008F

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Shear Pin (2-Pack) - 559017A

Camco Telescoping Boat Hook

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

Polyform F-3 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Sleipner SM101270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Dock Box - 83561

Polyform G-3 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Windlass Fail Safe Kit - 66000607

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit

TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

New England Ropes Double Braided Dock Line Bucket

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

Taylor Made 3/4 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Taylor Made Perimeter Premium Mooring Whips

Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

Polyform A-0 Commercial Grade Buoy

Polyform Elite Fender Cover EFC-A1

Polyform F-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840070

Lewmar Windlass Control Arm Replacement Kit - 66000600

Lewmar Deck-Mount Power Socket - 66000001

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Cap and O-Ring Kit - P104750

Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster

Taylor Made Quick Draw Fender Adjuster - 1092

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Double Molded Edge Guard

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 6' - S11-4511P6-1

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

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