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 Marine Replacement Windlass Stripper - Liberty 2500 - P101526

Maxwell Replacement Windlass V-Ring Seal - SP0708

Imtra Continuous Duty Solenoid - 12V - SPA-10600

Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly - 68000360

Lewmar Windlass Free Fall Conversion Kit - 66140008

Lewmar Y-Cable for Dual Gen2 Thruster Controls - 589800

Dock Edge Piling Cap - Cone Head

Dock Edge ProDock Bumper - Heavy "P" Profile (3-Pack) - DE1200F

Dock Edge Twin Eye Ribbed Fenders with Line and Covers (2-Pack)

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

Lewmar Gen 2 Dual Thruster Control Pad - 589222

Scotty Anchor Lock

Lumitec Scallop LED Pathway Light

Lewmar Type E Contactor Box

Perko Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 1223DP0CHR

Muir Deck Switch Cover - MF801047

Lofrans #481 Tigres Mainshaft Cover - LWPHP012

Lofrans #340 Tigres Emergency Wheel - LWPGP030

Lofrans #466 Falkon Windlass Handle - LWP833

Lofrans #467 Falkon Chain Stripper - LWPCP030

Lofrans #343 Tigres Rope Drum - LWP817

Whitecap Stainless Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Seachoice Polypropylene Anchor Line

Seachoice Nylon Anchor Line

Davis Instruments Telescoping Paddle/Boat Hook - 4372

Davis Instruments Boat Hook Replacement Tip - 5141

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Fastner Kit - 66000643

Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66120004

Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

Whitecap Galvanized Eye to Eye Swivel

Seachoice Grapnel Anchor Kit - 50-41002

Seachoice PWC Fluke Anchor Kit - 50-41160

Seachoice D Anchor Shackle

Seachoice Twin Eye Smooth Fender

Attwood Standard Anchor Control - 13700-7

Attwood Premium Nylon Anchor Line

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

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

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Anchor Chain

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Navy Anchor

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

Panther Spare Pole Clips (2-Pack) - KPPC

Panther Anchor Rope with Cleat & Hook

Tsunami Beach & Pier Cart

TACO Aluminum Overlap Rub Rail - 12' - A11-0151TAL12D

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - S11-4500P12

Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

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