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

C.S. Johnson Claw Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-450

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

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Lewmar CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy Only Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840003

Lewmar VX2+ Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Sleipner 4-Port S-Link T Connector - SM61403

TACO Stainless Steel SuproFlex Rub Rail End Cap

TACO V30-1008 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Maxwell AA Rope/Chain Counting Sensor - SP4120

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE30/125S-IP

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Switch Assembly - 69851

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

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

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Stripper - 65001211

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Maxwell Gear Box - P12427

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Plunger/Spring Kit - P101550

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90006

Davis Instruments Shockles Anchor Snubber - 2420

Davis Instruments Shockles Line Grabber - 2460

Douglas Marine Self-Righting Anchor Connector

Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook - 71050

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Mushroom Anchor

TRAC Outdoors G3 Anchor Wireless Winch Remote Kit - 69044

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

Jim-Buoy Small Pick-up Buoy - 1203

Lewmar V2 Pontoon Windlass - 69001139

Polyform F-5 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

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

Taylor Made Economy Fender

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Rail End Cap

TACO V11-3426 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Sleipner Propeller Nut Washer - SM71181

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Dock Box - 83550

WPT Locking Wire - 30087

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Plunger Kit - 66000618

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - P104704

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - CQR-30 - CQR30P

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