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

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock Kit for Fiberglass - F16-0200-1

Polyform F-8 FenderFits Fender Cover

Power-Pole Wireless Dash Switch - CM2-DASH-ADV-PP

Power-Pole Wireless Foot Switch Kit - CM2-FS-STD-PP

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20044

Polyform A-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Douglas Marine Mooring Belt

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 110 mm (4 5/16") I.D.

Polyform LD-3 Low Drag Buoy

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

Polyform F-11 FenderFits Fender Cover

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook for 1/2" Chain - 2986W

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Straight Mount - 45500

Lofrans #458 Dog Clutch - LWPGP044

Wichard HR Swivel - Clevis Pin

Plastimo ARC Fender - 65560

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Polyform CC-3 Center Tube Buoy

Minn Kota Universal 2" Jack Plate Spacer

Vetus Thruster Tunnel

TACO Aluminum Rub Rail - 12' - A11-0638TAL12D

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 125 mm (4.92") I.D. x 600 mm (23.6") - SM5001

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Windline Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - AR-7

Minn Kota Wireless Bluetooth Stomp Switch for Raptor/Talon - 1810253

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Drive Kit - 66000627

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Ankerplex Flat Anchor Line - AFL25

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

TACO V12-0338 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Whitecap Fender Lock System Kit - 6976

Wichard HR Swivel - Large Bail

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Richter Anchor

C.S. Johnson Single Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-250-1

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Compound Gear Assembly - 66000613

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840064

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840061

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Platform Anchor Bow Roller - 66840063

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

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