Anchoring & Docking

  1. 9% off

    New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

    $28.58 - $280.63
    $28.58 - $280.63
    5
  2. 9% off

    Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

    $81.89 - $4,989.39
    $81.89 - $4,989.39
    4
  3. Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

    $129.49 - $4,989.39
    2
  4. 14% off

    Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

    $84.11 - $509.09
    $72.85 - $509.09
    1
  5. New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

    $78.98 - $226.03
    2
  6. New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

    $209.20 - $326.82
    0
  7. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $22.45 - $228.45
  8. Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender

    $163.02 - $198.04
    1
  9. Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

    $181.73 - $615.59
  10. New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

    $258.23 - $406.60
    2
  11. Seachoice Anchor Rode

    $259.10 - $720.64
  12. Seachoice Stainless Steel Plow Anchor

    $329.15 - $882.61
  13. Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Lead Chain with Shackle

    $37.13 - $95.58
  14. Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

    $80.93 - $606.80
  15. Seachoice 8-Plait Anchor Rode

    $390.51 - $552.62
  16. Seachoice Inflatable Rafting Fender

    $123.24 - $264.98
  17. Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

    $7.75 - $110.13
    1
  18. Plastimo Dock Line Pole - 29640

    $105.58
    2
  19. Plastimo Flexible Multifender - 63919

    $97.23
    0
  20. New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

    $101.42 - $751.13
  21. Plastimo ARC Fender - 65560

    $116.85
    1
  22. Seachoice Mooring Whips (2-Pack)

    $403.62 - $641.62
  23. New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

    $286.20 - $473.81
  24. Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line

    $34.20 - $130.58
  25. Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $6.91 - $63.40
  26. 39% off

    Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

    $41.23 - $104.37
    $33.41 - $104.37
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  27. Seachoice Center Hole Ribbed Fender

    $34.19 - $89.69
  28. Plastimo Articulated Dock Fender - 39146

    $163.14
    0
  29. Plastimo Curved Fenders for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)

    $85.98 - $157.42
    0
  30. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

    $92.61 - $682.72
  31. Seachoice Grapnel Anchor Kit - 50-41002

    $78.00
  32. Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

    $8.63
    1
  33. New England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line

    $1.82 - $2.49
    3
  34. Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

    $15.96
    0
  35. New England Ropes Double Braided Dock Line Bucket

    $151.82 - $165.82
  36. 35% off

    New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

    $1.93 - $290.41
    $1.33 - $290.41
    6
  37. Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

    $7.72 - $18.48
    1
  38. Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

    $13.27 - $17.90
  39. Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

    $389.25 - $541.11
  40. Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

    $172.93 - $1,817.01
  41. Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $17.90 - $123.30
  42. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $6.77 - $35.65
  43. Seachoice Richter Anchor

    $108.71 - $140.86
  44. Seachoice Eye & Eye Swivel

    $15.42 - $115.97
  45. Plastimo Half-Moon Fender - 66347

    $83.20
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  46. Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

    $32.70 - $76.52
  47. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (2-Pack)

    $37.11 - $45.87
  48. Seachoice Commercial Grade Buoy

    $41.48 - $121.81
 
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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.