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

Douglas Marine Bow Shield

Fortress FX-16 Anchoring System - FX-16-AS

Harken Digital System Switch

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

Lewmar VX2+ Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

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

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Lewmar V4/5 Gypsy Assembly

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

Lewmar LFX Alloy Fluke "Danforth Style" Anchor

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Taylor Made Square Low Freeboard Fender

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

TACO V12-0303 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Maxwell MAXCLAW Anchor

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

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

Taylor Made Fishermen's Storage Dock Box

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

Lewmar 110TT Thruster Joystick - 589094

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel

Lewmar Solenoid in Watertight Control Box - 12V DC - 68000129

Todd Double Step Boarding Stairs - 91-2334

Polyform G-5 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Replacement Compound Gear Assembly

Polyform A-6 Commercial Grade Buoy

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Taylor Made Stow N' Go Dock & Patio Storage Box

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Maxwell Replacement Emergency Windlass Crank Handle/Crank Lever - P20040

Lewmar Vector Manual Shallow Water Anchor

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Polyform HTM-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

Lewmar V/CPX 1-3 Cone and Washer Kit - 66000720

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line

Yale Cordage Double Braid Maxi-Moor II Mooring Pendant

Polyform EFC-A4 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - 66830014

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Compound Gear Assembly - 66000613

Maxwell Stainless Steel Chain Stopper

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