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 RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Lewmar V4/V5 Gypsy Only Deck Unit - 66810024

Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster - 591482

Lofrans X1/Project 500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass - LW7911L-1/4

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lofrans LION 1000 Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Lewmar V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Deck Unit - 66810025

Sleipner DC Thruster (On/Off) - SE30/125S

Lewmar C4/5 Windlass Deck Unit Capstan - 66810032

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Lewmar Drum Windlass

Muir Storm VR 4000 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Lewmar WRG12 Gearbox - 89200041

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Muir Lynx Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass - HR650

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchor

Lofrans X3/Project 1500 Gearbox - LWPGB018C

Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit

Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

Lewmar V2 Pontoon Windlass - 69001139

Rocna Vulcan Stainless Steel Anchor

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Lewmar C3 Capstan

Muir Lynx Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass - HR650C

Lewmar 140TT Tunnel Thruster Kit - 591458

Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchor with Active Anchoring

Maxwell RC Series RC8-6 Vertical Windlass - RC86CAP12V

Sleipner SE50/140S DC Thruster

Maxwell Parallel Shaft Motor - SP2908

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

Lewmar Venta Pontoon Anchor Winch Kit

Sleipner SE60/185S DC Thruster

Muir Storm VR 850 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Lewmar H2 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600533

Lewmar H2 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600534

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

Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

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