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

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 750 mm (29.5") - SM8001

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Minn Kota Talon Pontoon Performance Kit - 1810226

Lewmar 300TT Thruster Propeller

Polyform CM-2 Center Rod Buoys

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Lewmar VX1/VX1L Windlass Gypsy Top Cap Kit - 66100120

Vetus Time Delay Unit

Minn Kota Wireless Bluetooth Foot Switch for Talon Anchor - 1810257

New England Ropes Cordage Meter Mount - 90320000000

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052531

Maxwell RC8 Shaft Assembly - P100016

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Power-Pole Micro Anchor Transom Clamp Mount - MC-MT-CLAMP

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Seachoice Anchor Kit

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

Ronstan Series 160 Alloy Thimble - RS216040

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Freefall Replacement Drive Cap Assembly - 66000620

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Railblaza C-Tug R Kayak and Canoe Cart with Kiwi Wheels - 50-0010-71

Fortress Commando Small Craft Anchoring System - C5-A

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Polyform EFC-A5 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR16P

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Wichard HR Swivel - Allen Head Pin

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66200146

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

Tsunami Beach & Pier Cart

Wichard Mooring Swivel

Solstice Rafter Inflatable Fender

Ankerplex Stainless Steel Fixed Plow Anchor

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-2

Minn Kota Raptor Universal Sandwich Adapter

Polyform CC-4 Center Tube Buoy

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Railblaza C-Tug Kayak and Canoe Cart - 50-0001-71

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Main Case - 66000651

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

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