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

Davis Instruments Fender Tender II (2-Pack) - 393

Attwood Zig-Zag Fender Hanger - 11952-7

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

Swobbit Universal Boat Hook - SW66650

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Tunnel Gasket - 553035

Taylor Made 1/2 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Lewmar HX1 Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66140009

Taylor Made Economy Fender

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Installation Fixing Kit - 589352

WPT Locking Wire - 30087

Taylor Made Racheting Fender Hanger - 1089

Attwood Solid Braided MFP Anchor Line

Seachoice Twin Eye Smooth Fender

Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Shear Pin (2-Pack) - 559017A

Seachoice Slalom/Marking Buoy

Seachoice Bungee/Stretch Dock Line (2-Pack)

Peguet Brass Large Opening Quick Link

Imtra Chain Markers

Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender

Taylor Made Big B Fender Hanger (3-Pack) - 1085

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Jim-Buoy Moor-Pro Buoy Protector Collar

Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

Polyform WS-1 Water Ski Buoy

T-H Marine Rub Rail End Cap

Peguet Stainless Steel Delta Quick Link

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Eye & Jaw Swivel - 181212-1

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Taylor Made 3/4 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Peguet PPE Delta Quick Link

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Peguet Stainless Steel Large Opening Quick Link

Attwood Deluxe Anchor Control - 13702-4

Perko Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 1223DP0CHR

Attwood SoftSide Dock Fender

Seachoice Jaw & Eye Swivel

Peguet Stainless Steel Pear Quick Link

Lewmar Windlass Fail Safe Kit - 66000607

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

T-H Marine Pontoon Fender Hanger Clips for Pontoons - PFAC-1-DP

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Motor Cover Kit - 66000648

Lewmar Claw Anchor

WPT Locking Wire - 30088

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Lewmar VX1 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66100127

Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66120008

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