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

Seachoice Eye & Eye Swivel

Polyform F-2 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar DX Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840097

Sleipner Control Harness 4-Wire Cable

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

TRAC Outdoors Premium Anchor Rope - 69080

Suncor Chain and Deck Pipe - S3810-0000-C

Muir Storm VR 850 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840007

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600538

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Conversion Kit - 66000616

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Fender Lock - 1/2" - 1001

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock - F16-0151-1

TACO V30-1008 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Maxwell Bi-Square Handle

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Lewmar AA Sensor Cable

Lewmar Anchor Spring Snap Safety Strap

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Taylor Made Dock Pro Commerical Grade Premium Edge Guard

Seachoice Stainless Steel Fender Holder Kit

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Power-Pole Sportsman II Shallow Water Anchor - PP-SPS-8-BK

YakGear YakStick Floating Stake-Out Stick - 01-0079

TRAC Outdoors G3 Wireless Remote Unit - 69930

Sleipner Single Round ToucHPanel - SM8955G

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Cable

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Fender Cushion

Windline Rail Mount Anchor Holder - PM-1

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BRM-2

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Bow Roller - E8P

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Taper Buoy

Maxwell Spring-Pressure Arm - 7037

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Dock Edge Poly Line Holder - DE91409F

Lewmar 110TT Thruster Propeller - 589451

Lewmar Replacement 5-Button Remote Fob - 68001006

Seachoice Anchor Rode

Seachoice Stainless Steel Three-Way Anchor Swivel

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