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 Anchor/Bow Shackle - Allen Head Pin

Wichard HR Bow Shackle

Polyform F-6 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Taylor Made Quick Draw Fender Adjuster - 1092

Taylor Made Vertical Rail Fender Hangers (2-Pack) - 1099

Taylor Made Spoiler Low Drag Buoy

Maxwell Single Direction Solenoid

Maxwell Height Matched Chain Stopper

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Cable

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel Cowl Set - SM90077

Suncor Anchor Shackle with Oversize Screw Pin

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Big B Fender Hanger (3-Pack) - 1085

Schaefer Stainless Steel Bow Chock

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

Maxwell HRC10-10 Horizontal Windlass - HRC101012VLP

Dock Edge Poly Line Holder - DE91409F

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

Swobbit Universal Boat Hook - SW66650

Crooked Creek Telescoping Boat Hook - 50475

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 215 mm (8 7/16") I.D. x 1250 mm (49 1/4") - SM12012

Sleipner 4-Port S-Link T Connector - SM61403

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

Sleipner Propeller Nut Washer - SM71181

Polyform EFC-7 Elite Fender Cover

TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Switch Assembly - 69851

Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

WPT Locking Wire - 30087

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840008

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Seals Dowels and Screws Kit - 66000104

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - BR20LLP

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90006

Attwood Grapnel Anchor System - 3.5 lbs - 11969-4

Jim-Buoy Small Pick-up Buoy - 1203

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/60/75/80/90 - BP275S

Lewmar 110TT Thruster Propeller - 589451

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

Attwood SoftSide Dock Fender

Muir Compact Series Chainwheel

Seachoice Slalom/Marking Buoy

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Taylor Made Quick Knot Fender Hangers (4-Pack) - 1098

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