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

Polyform F-8 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform NF-3 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Stern Roller - 66840067

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Davis Instruments Shockles Dock Shockle with Line Grabbers - 2415

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR16P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR26P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR-22L - BR22LP

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - CQR-20 - CQR20P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR-22 - BR22P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KV-915-P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BRUCE-25-EP - Bruce-25-P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KR1015P

Kingston Anchors Universal Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR20P

Kingston Anchors Universal Stainless Steel Pivoting Anchor Bow Roller - BR-21P

Lewmar 140TT Gen 2 Thruster Package with Joystick and Tunnel - 2.2 kW - 590092LEW

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster Package with Joystick - 3.0 kW - 590091LEW

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Gypsy - 68001024

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 EDC Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC12-10 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell RC Series RC12-12 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell Replacement Brush Kit - P100807

Maxwell VW Series VW1000 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell VW Series VW1500 Vertical Windlass

Maxwell VWC Series VWC1500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Maxwell VWC Series VWC3500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Bolt - SP0037

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Motor - SP4189

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - 7347

Fendergrip Push Button Fender Adjuster - FX-8

Dock Edge Premium PVC Edge Bumper - "D" Profile (10-Pack) - DE1004F

Dr. Shrink TideMinders System - DS-TMKIT

Jim-Buoy Anchor Trip Line with Marker Buoy - 1204

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Chafe-Pro Wooly Chafe Guard Single

Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Barracuda Chafe Guards (2-Pack) - BARRACUDA

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 3/16" - 406940304

Whitecap Fender Hook - S-0977C

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

Whitecap Stainless Steel Quick Link

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass - 69000494

Lewmar VX2+ Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass - 69120122

Scotty Anchor Lock

Lewmar Dual Direction Control Box

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

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