Anchoring & Docking

  1. Imtra Chain Markers

    $22.34
    7
  2. Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

    $176.10
    0
  3. Suncor Anchor Snubber Hook

    $30.12 - $67.80
    6
  4. Imtra Windlass Foot Switch

    $62.68
    7
  5. Imtra 2-Function Quick Handheld Remote Control

    $227.40 - $339.45
    2
  6. 14% off

    Suncor Stainless Steel 360 deg. Anchor Swivel

    $112.57 - $167.87
    $95.77 - $167.87
    0
  7. 9% off

    Suncor Anchor Shackle with Oversize Screw Pin

    $4.00 - $210.42
    $3.66 - $189.45
    0
  8. Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

    $2.68 - $76.49
    1
  9. Suncor Forged Eye Chain Hook

    $22.64 - $119.85
    1
  10. 29% off

    Suncor Captive Thimble

    $30.24 - $111.18
    $30.24 - $110.96
    0
  11. 14% off

    Suncor Stainless Steel Universal Anchor Swivel

    $169.27 - $233.08
    $143.96 - $233.08
    0
  12. Imtra Windlass Foot Switch - Chrome Bezel - SPA-10500K

    $116.68
    0
  13. Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20697

    $176.10
    0
  14. Suncor Skene Bow Chocks

    $53.59 - $250.38
    0
  15. Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

    $5.60 - $70.06
    0
  16. 24% off

    Suncor Stainless Marine Chain Pre-Pack

    $60.92 - $191.01
    $60.92 - $191.01
    0
  17. Suncor Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

    $45.94 - $238.76
    1
  18. Suncor Chain and Deck Pipe - S3810-0000-C

    $121.11
    0
  19. 14% off

    Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

    $3.56 - $207.59
    $3.56 - $176.55
    0
  20. 9% off

    Suncor Small Boat Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit

    $28.95 - $42.50
    $26.12 - $42.50
    2
  21. Imtra Panel-Mount Up/Down Toggle Remote - SPA-10550

    $54.58
    0
  22. 9% off

    Suncor Commercial Thimble

    $5.01 - $9.64
    $5.01 - $8.73
    0
  23. Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

    $12.72
    1
  24. Imtra Continuous Duty Solenoid - 12V - SPA-10600

    $51.88
    1
  25. Suncor Anchor Shackle with Round Pin - 5/8" - S0116-RP16

    $49.16
    0
  26. Suncor Bow Chock

    $30.64 - $51.63
    1
  27. 8% off

    Suncor Bow Shackle with No-Snag Pin

    $3.63 - $10.69
    $3.33 - $10.69
    0
  28. Suncor Stainless S4 NACM Chain

    $28.22 - $47.27
    0
  29. Suncor Multi-Purpose Lanyard - S0157-T000

    $2.26
    0
  30. 14% off

    Suncor Straight Chocks

    $53.23 - $73.59
    $45.34 - $73.59
    0
  31. Douglas Marine Adjustable Chain Boy - 010-0030

    $489.59
    0
  32. Douglas Marine Self-Righting Anchor Connector

    $161.54 - $538.70
  33. Douglas Marine Professional Anchor Connector

    $113.36 - $168.87
  34. Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Connector

    $41.65 - $69.12
  35. Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Clower

    $29.44 - $53.85
  36. Douglas Marine Mooring Belt

    $157.41 - $192.28
  37. Douglas Marine Silenced Mooring Springs

    $124.02 - $232.40
  38. Douglas Marine Cardan Mooring Springs

    $267.26 - $335.27

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.