Anchoring & Mooring Correctly

Windlass - Maintenance and Care

How often should I carry out maintenance on my windlass and can I service my windlass myself? Find out all about care and maintenance in our windlass guide.

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Windlass guide

Where is the best place to mount a windlass? What is the difference between a manual and electric windlass? What does a capstan do? Our SVB experts take you through this and more in our windlass guide.

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Anchor chains and lines

How do I choose an anchor chain? What is the difference between ISO and DIN chain? Learn all about anchor chains and anchor lines in our guide.

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Which anchor is right for my boat?

What are the different types of anchors? How heavy must an anchor be for your boat and where are boat anchors stowed? Find out more in our anchor guide.

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Find the right fender for your boat

What is a boat fender and when is it used? How many fenders should I have on board? Find out all about fenders in our SVB boat fender guide.

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The great anchor test: Which anchor is the best?

Which anchor is the best for your boat? And which anchor beds best in which bottom surface? In our great SVB anchor test, we compared different types of anchors, looking at their workmanship and holding power on different surfaces such as sand, mud or rock. In the results, we not only show you which anchor was our SVB Boat Anchor Test winner, we also provide an overview of which anchor is best suited for which boat and how you can find the best anchor for your boat.

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