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 Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 50' - V11-9795BBK50D-2

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch

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

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

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

Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

Plastimo Dock Line Pole - 29640

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF812V

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Motor - 66000610

Taylor Made Square Low Freeboard Fender

Lewmar Gen 2 Windlass Gears and Shaft Kit - 66000635

Lewmar AA710 Wireless Windlass Control and Chain Counter - 66830011

Lewmar CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840005

Polyform A-3 Commercial Grade Buoy

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

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

Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

Lewmar Bow Thruster Sheer/Drive Pin

Maxwell RC Series RC6 Vertical Rope/Chain Windlass - RC612V

Lewmar Bow Thruster ICU Blue Box Assembly - 589274

Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Lewmar 2.0Kw Electric Windlass Motor - 12V - 551029

Sleipner E150/215T eVision DC Thruster

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

Taylor Made Fishermen's Storage Dock Box

Lewmar Simpson-Lawrence Windlass Toggle Switch - 0052519

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Jim-Buoy Mooring System - 4000

Maxwell Anchor Tensioner - P105072

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

Maxwell AA320 Handheld Roving Windlass Control - P102992

Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor - P12072

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Vetus 6-Blade Propeller

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Douglas Marine Bow Shield

Vetus Double CAN Proportional Thruster Joystick - DBPPJA

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

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