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 Pro Series Windlass Clutch Nut Wrench - 66000099

Chafe-Pro Heavy Duty Nylon Chafe Sleeve

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Sleipner S-Link System Spur Cable

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

Polyform HTM-2 FenderFits Fender Cover

Maxwell Wireless Handheld Remote Windlass Controller & Rode Counter - P102981

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Lewmar 250TT Thruster Propeller

Lewmar 300TT Thruster Propeller

Wichard Chain Grip Kit

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Straight Dock Bumper - 349

Sleipner E170/250TC eVision DC Thruster

Lewmar Replacement Gypsy Stripper Kit - 68000363

Lewmar Contactor

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW110/130/160 - BP117

Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - DELTA-23 - DELTA23P

Maxwell Up/Down Windlass Control Panel - P102983

New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

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

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Windline Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - URM-3

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Lofrans Falkon Horizontal Windlass

C.S. Johnson Chain Snubber Hook - 46-465-5

Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

Vetus 6-Blade Propeller

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Collar

AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

TRAC Outdoors Fisherman 25-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69002

Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Buoy Labels (2-Pack)

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Lewmar Manual Recovery Fallsafe Pawl Kit - 66000628

Lewmar Replacement Compound Gear Assembly

Maxwell Replacement Freedom Windlass Clutch Nut - 4376

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Attwood Boat Hook

Seachoice Claw Anchor

Lewmar Venta Pontoon Anchor Winch Kit

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

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