Anchoring & Docking

  1. Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

    $95.05 - $168.53
    6
  2. TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

    $26.20
    17
  3. Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

    $37.60
    2
  4. Davis Instruments Shockles Line Snubber

    $120.50
    1
  5. TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69821

    $27.04
    9
  6. Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

    $85.18
    0
  7. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

    $33.03 - $93.69
    1
  8. TRAC Outdoors Premium Anchor Rope - 69080

    $34.44
    3
  9. Davis Instruments Rocker Stopper Boat Stabilizer - 352

    $22.85
    4
  10. Sea-Dog Boat Hook

    $34.42 - $96.48
    1
  11. Davis Instruments Shockles Line Grabber - 2460

    $30.19
    1
  12. Davis Instruments Shockles Dock Shockle with Line Grabbers - 2415

    $87.93
    0
  13. 38% off

    Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

    $49.97 - $265.81
    $37.01 - $265.81
    1
  14. 23% off

    Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

    $19.21 - $22.99
    $14.73 - $22.99
    4
  15. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

    $48.56
  16. Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

    $8.51 - $20.84
  17. Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

    $42.04
    0
  18. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

    $14.51 - $48.55
  19. 43% off

    Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

    $4.91 - $111.63
    $3.69 - $89.42
    4
  20. Davis Instruments Shockles Anchor Snubber - 2420

    $101.26
    0
  21. Davis Instruments Telescoping Paddle/Boat Hook - 4372

    $117.61
  22. Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

    $28.06 - $43.52
  23. Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $57.08 - $90.92
  24. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

    $14.91 - $31.67
  25. TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Switch Assembly - 69851

    $37.24
    0
  26. Davis Instruments Shockles FenderFriend

    $38.65
    0
  27. TRAC Outdoors G3 Anchor Wireless Winch Remote Kit - 69044

    $89.41
  28. 47% off

    Sea-Dog Quick Link

    $3.99 - $64.24
    $2.49 - $41.59
    1
  29. Davis Instruments Fender Tender II (2-Pack) - 393

    $16.61
  30. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

    $15.76
  31. Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

    $8.20
  32. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

    $86.45
  33. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

    $11.41 - $28.80
  34. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

    $59.84 - $100.74
  35. 8% off

    Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

    $4.54 - $8.06
    $4.54 - $8.06
  36. 9% off

    Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

    $5.48 - $12.23
    $5.48 - $11.07
    1
  37. 49% off

    Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

    $3.11 - $93.85
    $3.05 - $67.21
    0
  38. Davis Instruments Boat Hook Replacement Tip - 5141

    $28.78
  39. Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

    $22.13
  40. TRAC Outdoors G3 Wireless Remote Unit - 69930

    $42.88
  41. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

    $5.97 - $18.05
  42. TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch 2nd Switch Kit - 69043

    $52.75
    1
  43. TRAC Outdoors Fisherman 25-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69002

    $308.02
    0
  44. 32% off

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

    $78.17
    $53.15
    1
  45. Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

    $62.76
    1
  46. 29% off

    Sea-Dog Utility Ring

    $3.93 - $8.56
    $2.77 - $7.76
    0
  47. Sea-Dog Small Replacement Hook for Boat Hook - 491051-1

    $13.60
  48. Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

    $27.94
 
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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.