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 True-Fit Fender Holder

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Straight Marine Dock Bumpers

Lewmar V3 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672221110-139

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

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

Seachoice Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66200146

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Taylor Made Fiberglass Storage Dock Box

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Titan 8-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525228

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

AutoAnchor AA320 2-Function Handheld Remote Control - SPA-AA9207

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

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