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

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

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

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Whitecap Anchor Chain

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Whitecap Bow Chocks

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

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

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

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Anchor Roller

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Oval Spare Cover with Chain - S-0114T

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

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

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

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

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

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

Whitecap Chrome Plated Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Stainless Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

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