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

Davis Instruments Telescoping Paddle/Boat Hook - 4372

Greenfield Products American Yachting PVC Coated Fluke Anchor

Polyform EFC-10 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform G-6 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform EFC-11 Elite Fender Cover

Imtra Panel-Mount Up/Down Toggle Remote - SPA-10550

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

TACO Aluminum Half-Oval Edge Molding - 12' - A51-0102TAL12D

Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

Polyform F-10 FenderFits Fender Cover

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Seachoice Richter Anchor

Plastimo Dock Line Pole - 29640

Plastimo Flexible Multifender - 63919

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

Wichard HR Webbing Swivel

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Lofrans #341 Dog Clutch - LWPGP027

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Stern Roller - 66840067

Wichard HR Bow Shackle

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW25 and 35 - BP167087

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Corner Mount - 45510

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Seachoice Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch - Chrome Bezel - SPA-10500K

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Lewmar LFX Aluminum Fluke Anchor

Power-Pole Move Anchor Mode Foot Button - MV-AC-FS-ANCHOR

Power-Pole Move Active Heading Mode Foot Button - MV-AC-FS-HEAD

Panther King Pin 2-Piece Anchor Pole

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock - F16-0151-1

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Gypsy - 68001024

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 12' - S11-4650P12

TACO V21-3670 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

Dock Edge ProDock Bumper - Heavy "D" Profile (3-Pack) - DE1205F

Dock Edge ProDock Bumper - Heavy Slant "P" Profile (3-Pack) - DE1210F

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Windline Anchor Tensioner - AT-3

Minn Kota Quick-Release Disconnect Plug for Talon Anchor - 1810244

Minn Kota Raptor 3" Setback Bracket

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