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

Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Lewmar VX1/VX1L Windlass Chain Cover and Control Arm Kit - 66100123

Lewmar Deck-Mount Power Socket - 66000001

Lewmar Gen 1 Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - 66000103

Polyform EFC-2 Elite Fender Cover

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

Taylor Made Dock Corner Bumper

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Bearing and Seal Kit - 66000645

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Extender Connector - SM61322

Minn Kota Drift Sock

Taylor Made EPDM Dock Edging

Barton Snubber Twist

Lewmar HX1 Windlass Gypsy Cap Kit - 66140007

Maxwell Foot Switch Assembly - P100734

Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

Taylor Made Tuff End Fender

Lewmar Fluke Anchor

Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

AO Coolers Flat Fender

AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840070

Lofrans Windlass Mounting Stud - LWPPF003A

Maxwell Windlass Gearbox Seal Kit - P90005

Seachoice C Guard Profile - DE1132S

Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

Imtra Continuous Duty Solenoid - 12V - SPA-10600

Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

Maxwell Replacement Windlass Seal Kit - P90003

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90004

Taylor Made Solar Powered LED Aluminum Dock Light - 46310

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Taylor Made Corner Guard

Scotty Anchor Kit - 797

Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

Wichard Cambered Plate Double Fork Swivel

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Clower

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Remote and Control Box - 69884

Osculati Windlass Foot Switch

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Allen Head Pin

Lewmar Pro Series Control Arm Kit - 66000097

Polyform A-0 Commercial Grade Buoy

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Whitecap Straight Chock

Scotty Anchor Lock

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