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

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass - 69000494

Lewmar VX2+ Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass - 69120122

Lewmar AA Sensor Field Connector

Lewmar VX2 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Seachoice LED Round Solar Courtesy Dock Light - 03701

Seachoice Solar Side-Mount Party LED Dock Light

Seachoice PWC Sand Anchor with Buoy - 41171

Seachoice Screw Anchor System - 41192

Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (4-Pack) - DE78161S

Seachoice Utility Anchor

Seachoice Deluxe Anchor

Perko Straight Chock

Simrad FreeSteer Trolling Motor Joystick Remote - 000-16160-001

Simrad Lanyard for FreeSteer Joystick Remote - 000-16428-001

Muir Pawl Ring - MRNGBRZ1000A

Douglas Marine Adjustable Chain Boy - 010-0030

Maxwell Sight Glass - 1/2" BSP - 3223

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Installation Fixing Kit - 589352

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Drive Kit - 66000627

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Mounting Kit - 66000644

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Motor Cover Kit - 66000648

Lewmar VX1 Windlass Base Kit - 66100121

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

Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Gypsy Drum Drive Kit - 66120007

Lewmar HX1 Windlass Gypsy Cap Kit - 66140007

Lewmar HX1 Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66140009

Taylor Made Line Hanger - 1006

Taylor Made Dock Post Guide Wheel - 1214

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Double Molded C-Shape Edge Guard

Attwood Mooring Fender Lock Kit - 11575-3

Attwood Mooring Snubber Kit - 11730-7

Attwood Solid Braided MFP Anchor Line

Attwood Hollow Braided Polypropylene Anchor Line

Lofrans #935 X4/Project 2000 Brake Band - LWPBR030

Lofrans X2/Project 1000 Topworks - LW7921LT-5/16

Lofrans #341 Dog Clutch - LWPGP027

Lofrans #212 Dorado Gypsy Top Cap - LWPCA003

Lofrans #920 X2/Project 1000 Underdeck Gearbox Flange - LWPDF015

Lofrans X4 Vertical Windlass

Lewmar LFX Anchor Kit - 2024014144

Perko Snap Fender Hooks (2-Pack) - 1309DP0CHR

Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

Seachoice Pontoon Square Rail Fender Adjusters

Seachoice Fender Lock (2-Pack) - 30121

Seachoice Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 31501

Seachoice Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail

Seachoice Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimble (2-Pack)

Power-Pole Shallow Anchor Deck Mount

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