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Anchoring & Docking
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Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass
$5,751.00 - $7,713.00 -
Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D
$5,813.84 -
Rocna MK II Stainless Steel Anchor
$5,864.99 - $12,471.99 -
Sleipner SE100/185T-IP DC Thruster
$5,868.00 -
Sleipner SEP60/185S-IP DC Thruster
$5,895.00 -
Sleipner SEP100/185T DC Thruster
$6,102.00 - $6,399.00 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SE170/250TC
$6,264.00 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SEP120/215T-24V
$6,291.00 -
Muir Jaguar HR3500 Compact Horizontal Windlass
$6,367.50 -
Sleipner 24IP DC Thruster - SE120/215T-24IP
$6,444.00 -
Sleipner SXP50 Pro External Thruster Kit
$6,462.00 - $6,759.00 -
Sleipner SEP80/185T-IP DC Thruster
$6,462.00 -
Sleipner E100/185T eVision DC Thruster
$6,525.00 -
Sleipner SEP130/250T DC Thruster
$6,750.00 - $7,290.00 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SEP150/215T-24V
$6,885.00 -
Maxwell VWC Series VWC3500 Vertical Windlass Kit
$7,056.72 -
Sleipner E120/215T eVision DC Thruster
$7,065.00 -
Vetus Bow 220 Thruster - BOW22024D
$7,207.04 -
Sleipner SE130/250T-IP DC Thruster
$7,254.00 -
Lewmar V8 Windlass Motor Gearbox - 69000384
$7,371.99 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SEP170/250TC
$7,380.00 -
Sleipner E130/250T eVision DC Thruster
$7,425.00 -
Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster
$7,573.50 -
Sleipner SEP100/185T-IP DC Thruster
$7,578.00 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SEP120/215T-2IP
$7,875.00 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SE170/250TC-IP
$8,019.00 -
Sleipner E170/250TC eVision DC Thruster
$8,118.00 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SE210/250TC
$8,217.00 -
Sleipner SE250/300TC DC Thruster - SE250/300TC
$8,325.00 -
Sleipner SEP130/250T-IP DC Thruster
$8,370.00 - $9,036.00 -
Lewmar RT185 MX Gen 2 Retractable Thruster
$8,686.99 - $9,033.99 -
Lewmar V8 Left Handed Close Brake Gypsy Drum Windlass Deck Unit - 69000377
$8,838.99 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SEP210/250TC
$9,022.50 -
Sleipner DC Thruster - SEP170/250TC-IP
$9,045.00 -
Lofrans X4 Vertical Windlass
$9,225.00 - $9,882.00 -
Vetus Bow 285 Thruster - BOW28548D
$9,287.06 -
Sleipner E210/250TC eVision DC Thruster
$9,924.75 -
Muir Storm VRC 4000 Vertical Windlass with Capstan
$10,215.00 - $10,584.00 -
Sleipner E250/300TC eVision DC Thruster
$10,350.00 -
Sleipner E300/300TC eVision DC Thruster - E300/300TC-48V
$12,721.50 -
Muir Compact Thor HR4200 Horizontal Windlass - MH420024D-3/8H
$13,797.00 -
Lewmar 250VRTT Electric Vertical Retractable Thruster - 59127100
$29,416.99
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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.