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

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Kit

Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass - 6670011108

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM99999

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM109999

Taylor Made Space Saver Triangle Dock Box with Electrical Inset - 83563

Lofrans #475 Tigres Gearcase Body - LWPHP016

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

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for S-Link System Thrusters

Muir Compact Series Chainwheel

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

Taylor Made Fiberglass Storage Dock Box

Maxwell AA560 Windlass Controller and Rode Counter

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Gearbox Assembly - P100900

Sleipner Hydropod Low Drag Cover for SX Thrusters - SM150536

Muir Anchor Winch Replacement Gearbox

Vetus Dual Solenoid Relay - AFST624D

Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Chain Counter - 66830015

Lewmar V2/V3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit

Lewmar Extendable Pontoon Bow Roller - 66840555

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Lewmar CPX 2/3 Gypsy/Drum Deck Unit - 69000483

Lofrans Electric Motor

Maxwell Windlass Chainwheel - P103325

OceanLED Sport S3124d Dual Color Dock Light - 012106BW

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil ISO Chain - 5/8"

Polyform A-7 Commercial Grade Buoy/Fender

Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Dock Box - 83557

AutoAnchor 560 Rode Counter and Windlass Control Kit

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

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR-40P - CQR40P

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRCS-20U

Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Dock Box - 83550

Lewmar CPX 2/3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit - 69000480

Power-Pole Micro Anchor - PP-MICRO-BK

Lewmar DX Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840097

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Muir Chainstopper & Devil's Claw Assembly - MF841023

TACO SuproFlex Rub Rail - V11-9970BKA100-1

Sleipner Automatic Main Switch for On/Off Thrusters

Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon Electric Anchor Winch - 1810141

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - KR2025P

Vetus Tailpiece Set - SET25TP

Lewmar Epsilon Stainless Steel Anchor

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel - SM90052i

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel - SM90086i

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