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

Imtra Chain Markers

Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

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

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-465

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

C.S. Johnson Snap Gate Pelican Hook Repair Kit - Hand Crimp - 21-850

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Imtra Windlass Foot Switch - Chrome Bezel - SPA-10500K

Whitecap Anchor Chain

Imtra 2-Function Quick Handheld Remote Control

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Whitecap Skene Stainless Steel Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6073C

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

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Whitecap Hinged Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - S-0112C

Imtra Panel-Mount Up/Down Toggle Remote - SPA-10550

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6030C

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Polished Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Skene Bow Chock (2-Pack) - 6013C

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6113c

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

Imtra Continuous Duty Solenoid - 12V - SPA-10600

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - Interior Hole - 6349

Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

C.S. Johnson Claw Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-450

C.S. Johnson Single Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-250-1

Whitecap Straight Chock

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Whitecap Ladder Mounting Bracket - 6208

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Stainless Steel Quick Link

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