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

TACO Supro-Flex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Lewmar Stainless Steel DTX Cantilever Bow Roller - 66840085

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

Lewmar Gen 2 Windlass Gears and Shaft Kit - 66000635

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Maxwell Hydraulic Windlass Motor

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Taylor Made Stow N' Go Dock & Patio Storage Box

Jim-Buoy Drum Mooring Buoy - 30" - 4304-T-W

Taylor Made Square Low Freeboard Fender

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

TACO V12-0303 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Straight Mount - 45500

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

Crosby G-402 Regular Forged Swivel

Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

Lewmar 110TT 1.5 Bow Thruster Complete Package - with Tube/Joystick/Cable - 591102

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Harken Digital System Switch

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Polyform F-10 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

Taylor Made Fishermen's Storage Dock Box

Lewmar Vector Manual Shallow Water Anchor

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

TACO V11-0809 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Gypsy - 68001024

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

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