Anchoring & Docking

  1. 52% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Worldwide Enterprises Standard Duty Thimble

    MSRP: $0.75 - $2.05
    $0.66
    0
  2. Samson Pro-Set-3 Nylon 3-Strand Line

    $0.94 - $6.87
    8
  3. 38% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Anchor and Dock Line

    MSRP: $1.73 - $5.12
    $1.20 - $4.90
    3
  4. 20% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Buccaneer Medallion 8-Plait Nylon Line

    MSRP: $1.56 - $4.53
    $1.50 - $4.53
    3
  5. New England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line

    $1.64 - $2.22
    6
  6. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor and Dock Line

    $2.01 - $3.73
    0
  7. 51% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Sea-Dog Quick Link

    MSRP: $3.99 - $64.24
    $2.32 - $38.41
    1
  8. 33% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil NACM Chain - 3/16"

    MSRP: $3.62
    $2.39
    0
  9. Ronstan Stainless Steel Thimble

    $2.60 - $8.22
    0
  10. 33% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Sea-Dog Utility Ring

    MSRP: $3.93 - $8.56
    $2.61 - $8.56
    0
  11. Yale Cordage Nylon Brait 8-Strand Rope

    $2.69 - $6.20
    1
  12. Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

    $2.74 - $8.16
    1
  13. 49% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

    MSRP: $3.11 - $93.85
    $3.05 - $59.80
    0
  14. 47% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

    MSRP: $4.91 - $111.63
    $3.40 - $89.42
    4
  15. Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

    $3.44 - $144.22
    7
  16. 53% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Suncor Bow Shackle with No-Snag Pin

    MSRP: $7.65 - $16.59
    $3.54 - $16.59
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  17. 13% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

    MSRP: $4.54 - $8.06
    $4.54 - $8.06
  18. 36% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Taylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096

    MSRP: $7.49
    $4.74
    0
  19. 14% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

    MSRP: $4.86 - $333.75
    $4.86 - $300.44
    2
  20. Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

    $4.92 - $119.09
    7
  21. 61% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Titan Screw Pin D Shackle

    MSRP: $5.07 - $64.30
    $5.07 - $46.52
    1
  22. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

    $5.48 - $12.23
    1
  23. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Bolt - SP0037

    $5.66
    0
  24. Lewmar V1 Windlass Fall-Safe Lever - 65001063

    $5.67
  25. Taylor Made Locking Peg - 1009

    $5.70
    1
  26. 27% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Peerless ACCO DIN 766 Grade 40 Windlass Chain - 6 mm (1/4")

    MSRP: $8.01
    $5.79
    0
  27. Ronstan Quick Link

    $5.82 - $14.38
  28. 14% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Suncor Commercial Thimble

    MSRP: $5.96 - $13.54
    $5.96 - $11.60
    1
  29. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

    $5.97 - $18.05
  30. 9% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Chafe-Pro Heavy Duty Nylon Chafe Sleeve

    MSRP: $6.60 - $8.34
    $6.00 - $7.56
    2
  31. Maxpower Propeller Pin - 312053

    $6.01
    1
  32. 9% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

    MSRP: $6.79
    $6.17
    3
  33. 24% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

    MSRP: $8.41 - $524.77
    $6.32 - $524.77
    18
  34. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle

    $6.40 - $10.95
  35. 24% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Suncor Anchor Shackle with Oversize Screw Pin

    MSRP: $7.44 - $607.64
    $6.42 - $455.89
    0
  36. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

    $6.58 - $17.14
    2
  37. 19% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/4"

    MSRP: $8.23
    $6.59
    0
  38. WPT Locking Wire - 30085

    $6.76
    2
  39. WPT Locking Wire - 30086

    $6.76
    1
  40. 52% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Worldwide Enterprises Chain Grab Hook

    MSRP: $14.41
    $6.82
    0
  41. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

    $6.83 - $9.58
  42. Peguet Galvanized Steel Standard Quick Link

    $6.88 - $130.74
  43. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $7.07 - $40.09
    2
  44. Ronstan Nylon Thimble

    $7.28
  45. Ronstan Fixed Hook - 11 mm (7/16") - PNP45

    $7.50
  46. 42% off MSRPMSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

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    Worldwide Enterprises Worldwide Thimble - FITTHBSTD91

    MSRP: $13.33
    $7.60
    0
  47. Taylor Made Surface Mounted Solar Light Set Extension Kit - 46309

    $7.65
    0
  48. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

    $7.72 - $21.28
 
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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.