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

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans 24V X3 Vertical Windlass

Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Electric Motor

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Seachoice Mooring Whips (2-Pack)

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 1/4" - 406940405

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

Seachoice 8-Plait Anchor Rode

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Lofrans Low Amperage Footswitch

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Lofrans #466 Falkon Windlass Handle - LWP833

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 5/16" - 406980506

Lofrans Windlass Mounting Stud - LWPPF003A

Lofrans #355 Chain Stripper

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/4"

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 3/16" - 406940304

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 1/4" - 406980405

Seachoice PWC Dock Line (2-Pack) - 40531

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/8"

Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil ISO Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil ISO Chain - 1/2"

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/2"

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