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

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy with Shackle Nest - 46818

Harken Single-Function Electronic Switch Guard Top - BRS104/P

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy - 24" - 22174

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

Titan 3-Strand Anchor Rode with G4 Chain & Shackle - 10525223

Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Maxwell MAXSET Bow Roller

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 66000022

Fortress Guardian Anchor

Sleipner SE60/185S-IP DC Thruster

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar V-Series Control Arm Kit - 66810030

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

Vetus Thruster Tunnel

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Cart - 1060

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KV-2025-P

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

Maxwell MAXCLAW Anchor

Lewmar V1/V2/V3 Gypsy/Drum Manual Recovery Kit - 66840056

Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Taylor Made Regulatory Buoy

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 185 mm (7.28") I.D. x 1250 mm (49.2") - SM9003

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

Polyform HTM-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 0052507

Lewmar H2 Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass Kit - 69600533

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P100735

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

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