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

Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Davis Instruments Shockles Line Snubber

Davis Instruments Rocker Stopper Boat Stabilizer - 352

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Bow Chocks

Davis Instruments Shockles Line Grabber - 2460

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Davis Instruments Shockles Anchor Snubber - 2420

Davis Instruments Shockles Dock Shockle with Line Grabbers - 2415

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

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

Davis Instruments Shockles FenderFriend

Whitecap Oval Spare Cover with Chain - S-0114T

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Camco Telescoping Boat Hook

Davis Instruments Telescoping Paddle/Boat Hook - 4372

Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Stainless Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Whitecap Nylon Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Whitecap Anchor Chain

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

Whitecap Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Whitecap Chrome Plated Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

Davis Instruments Fender Tender II (2-Pack) - 393

Davis Instruments Boat Hook Replacement Tip - 5141

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Whitecap Ladder Mounting Bracket - 6208

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Whitecap Fender Hook - S-0977C

Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

Whitecap Stainless Steel Quick Link

Whitecap Straight Chock

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