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

Harken Digital System Switch - DSDBK1-ND

Polyform EFC-A3 Elite Fender Cover

Whitecap Step Stool - 60088

Lewmar 140TT Bow Thruster Black Box - 559003

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

TACO V11-0809 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Compound Gear Assembly - 66000613

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

Todd Single Boat Step - 91-2333

Polyform EFC-A5 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC101012V

Buccaneer Twisted Nylon Anchor Line - 2021000

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRCS-20U

Sleipner SM20110 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Taylor Made Perimeter Standard Mooring Whips

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Dock Box - 83561

Fortress FX Anchor Stowaway Bag

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

Powerwinch Free-Fall Anchor Windlass Rode

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy/Drum Vertical Windlass - 69000495

Lewmar Winch ELS Control Box

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Polyform A-5 Commercial Grade Buoy

Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

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

Lewmar Stainless Steel Bow Roller - 66840009

Lewmar Replacement Roller Set - 75500-2

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

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM31261

Suncor Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 360 deg.

Titan Screw Pin D Shackle

Lewmar Windlass Rocker Switch - 68000593

Lewmar Windlass Rope Guard and Control Arm Upgrade Kit - 66000766

Dr. Shrink TideMinders System - DS-TMKIT

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Polyform HTM-4 Line-Through Fender

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Chicago Hardware Jaw To Eye Swivel

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Polyform A-1 Commercial Grade Buoy

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