Anchoring & Docking

  1. 9% off

    Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

    $41.47 - $254.43
    $41.47 - $229.05
    13
  2. Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

    $103.55 - $808.67
    2
  3. Chicago Hardware Eye To Eye Swivel

    $37.24 - $109.19
    2
  4. 9% off

    Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

    $167.03 - $860.95
    $167.03 - $860.95
    1
  5. Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

    $85.18
    0
  6. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

    $28.78 - $45.70
    3
  7. Sea-Dog Boat Hook

    $34.42 - $96.48
    1
  8. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

    $33.03 - $93.69
    1
  9. 38% off

    Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

    $49.97 - $265.81
    $37.01 - $265.81
    1
  10. Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

    $8.51 - $20.84
  11. Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

    $28.06 - $43.52
  12. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

    $14.51 - $48.55
  13. Samson Pro-Set-3 Nylon 3-Strand Line

    $0.94 - $6.87
    8
  14. 23% off

    Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

    $19.21 - $22.99
    $14.73 - $22.99
    4
  15. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

    $86.45
  16. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

    $51.38
  17. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

    $14.91 - $31.67
  18. Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

    $42.04
    0
  19. 43% off

    Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

    $4.91 - $111.63
    $3.69 - $89.42
    4
  20. Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $57.08 - $90.92
  21. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

    $59.84 - $100.74
  22. Chicago Hardware Jaw To Eye Swivel

    $35.83 - $161.35
    1
  23. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

    $15.76
  24. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor and Dock Line

    $2.01 - $3.73
    0
  25. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

    $11.41 - $28.80
  26. 8% off

    Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

    $4.54 - $8.06
    $4.54 - $8.06
  27. 9% off

    Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

    $5.48 - $12.23
    $5.48 - $11.07
    1
  28. 47% off

    Sea-Dog Quick Link

    $3.99 - $64.24
    $2.49 - $41.59
    1
  29. 49% off

    Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

    $3.11 - $93.85
    $3.05 - $67.21
    0
  30. Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

    $22.13
  31. Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

    $27.94
  32. Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

    $8.20
  33. 32% off

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

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

    $62.76
    1
  35. 29% off

    Sea-Dog Utility Ring

    $3.93 - $8.56
    $2.77 - $7.76
    0
  36. Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

    $2.74 - $8.16
    1
  37. Sea-Dog Small Replacement Hook for Boat Hook - 491051-1

    $13.60
  38. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle

    $6.40 - $10.95
  39. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

    $5.97 - $18.05
  40. Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Eye & Jaw Swivel - 181212-1

    $19.56
  41. 28% off

    Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

    $147.17
    $105.87
    1
  42. Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $18.27 - $22.61

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.