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

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

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600537

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

Maxwell VW10 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

Maxwell RC8-8 Rope & Chain Windlass - 1000W

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600541

Lewmar H3 Gypsy-Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600542

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600545

Lewmar H3 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600546

Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC88CAP12V

Maxwell VW Series VW1000 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

Lewmar V3 Windlass with Gypsy/Drum Kit - 6672221108-139

Lewmar V3 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6672211110-139

Muir Storm VR 1250 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

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

Maxwell VW Series VW1500 Vertical Windlass

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

Lewmar H2 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600538

Vetus Bow Pro Thruster

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Vetus Tailpiece for BOW220/230/285/310 - SET0165

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE30/125S-IP

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE40/125S-IP

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Maxwell VW 2500 Vertical Windlass Kit

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

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