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

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

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

Douglas Marine Bow Shield

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

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

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

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

Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Clower

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

Sea-Dog Folding Anti-Snag Anchor Kit - 318003KP

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

Sea-Dog Utility Ring

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Connector

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

Sea-Dog Quick Link

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

Douglas Marine Self-Righting Anchor Connector

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Eye & Jaw Swivel - 181212-1

Douglas Marine Adjustable Chain Boy - 010-0030

Douglas Marine Professional Anchor Connector

Douglas Marine Mooring Belt

Douglas Marine Cardan Mooring Springs

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Douglas Marine Master Mooring Junior Series Mooring Springs

Sea-Dog Small Replacement Hook for Boat Hook - 491051-1

Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

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