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"

Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Seachoice Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

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

Muir Cheetah HR2500 Compact Horizontal Windlass

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Muir Storm VRC 3500 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

Seachoice Anchor Rode

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Muir Storm VR 1250 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

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

Seachoice 8-Plait Anchor Rode

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

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

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

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook - 71050

Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

Seachoice Center Hole Ribbed Fender

Seachoice Beach Spike Anchor

Muir Compact Series Chainwheel

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

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

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

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

Seachoice Mooring Whips (2-Pack)

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

Seachoice LED Round Solar Courtesy Dock Light - 03701

Seachoice Boat Hook Clip (2-Pack) - 71001

Seachoice Claw Anchor

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