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

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

Lewmar V1 Fast Fit Motor Gearbox Assembly - 66810065

Vetus Solenoid Switch

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000318

Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote Kit - 2020202579

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Vetus Thruster Propeller

Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Vetus Bow 125 Thruster

Lewmar Anchor Swivel

Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Maxwell VW/VWC Windlass Chainwheel

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Rocna Vulcan Galvanized Steel Anchor

Lewmar 3-Button Wireless RF Remote Fob - 68001005

Danforth Standard Anchor

Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

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

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Polyform HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Sleipner Thruster Solenoid Assembly Kit - SM41472123

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Maxpower Thruster Control Panel

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Lewmar Pro-Sport 550G Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656811967-303

Rocna Original Stainless Steel Anchor

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Lewmar CHSX Windlass/Winch Deck Switch

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

About Anchoring & Docking

0Filters

Change Locale

Explore

Helpful Information

Get In Touch

Resources

Stay Connected