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

Jim-Buoy Pendant Mooring Buoy

Jim-Buoy Swim Area Marker Buoy - 423-O

Jim-Buoy Winter Spar Buoy

Schaefer Rail Mount Anchor Hanger - AH-100

Jim-Buoy Mooring System - 4000

Jim-Buoy 30" Drum Mooring Buoy - 4304-T-W

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Schaefer Stainless Steel Bow Chock

Jim-Buoy Anchor Trip Line with Marker Buoy - 1204

Attwood 3.5 lbs Grapnel Anchor System - 11969-4

Jim-Buoy Moor-Pro Buoy Protector Collar

Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

Jim-Buoy Handy Float - 1100-Y

Schaefer Leather Leashes - 99-23

Jim-Buoy Small Pick-up Buoy - 1203

Attwood Mooring Snubber Kit - 11730-7

Attwood SoftSide Dock Fender

Attwood Boat Hook

Attwood Deluxe Anchor Control - 13702-4

Attwood Standard Anchor Control - 13700-7

Attwood Mooring Fender Lock Kit - 11575-3

Attwood Zig-Zag Fender Hanger - 11952-7

Attwood Oval Hawse Pipe - 66223-3

Attwood Nylon Premium Double Braided Dock Line

Attwood Premium Nylon Anchor Line

Attwood Solid Braided MFP Anchor Line

Attwood Hollow Braided Polypropylene Anchor Line

Attwood MFP Double Braid Dock Line

Attwood MFP Solid Braid MFP Dock Line

Attwood Chain Link

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