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 HTM-3 Line-Through Fender

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Maxpower Max Power Electronic Thruster Control Box - 315310

Lewmar Pro-Sport 550G Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6656811967-303

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Lewmar Dual Direction Sealed Solenoid

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

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

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

Lewmar Windlass Deck Foot Switches (2-Pack)

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

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

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

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

Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

Lewmar Legacy Thruster Converter - 589842

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

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

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Taylor Made Fiberglass Storage Dock Box

Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

Maxwell Series Vertical Windlass Kit - RC8612V

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

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

Lewmar 700/1000 Pro-Series Gypsy - 66000102

Taylor Made Gunnel Guard

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Robship Hook & Moor Telescoping Boat Hook - 7080219

Lofrans Thetis 7003 Hand Held Wireless Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73633

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

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