Anchoring & Docking

  1. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (2-Pack)

    $48.66 - $63.68
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  2. Seachoice Slalom/Marking Buoy

    $18.81
  3. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

    $51.38
  4. Seachoice Eye & Eye Swivel

    $15.58 - $107.23
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  5. Seachoice PWC Fluke Anchor Kit - 50-41160

    $33.03
  6. Seachoice Plow Anchor

    $117.68 - $320.84
  7. Seachoice LED Round Solar Courtesy Dock Light - 03701

    $42.88
  8. 8% off

    Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

    $4.54 - $8.06
    $4.54 - $8.06
  9. 47% off

    Sea-Dog Quick Link

    $3.99 - $64.24
    $2.49 - $41.59
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  10. Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Shackle

    $10.46 - $16.66
  11. Seachoice Grapnel Anchor Kit - 50-41002

    $90.86
  12. Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

    $583.22 - $753.86
  13. Seachoice Twisted Anchor Shackle

    $9.36 - $33.15
  14. Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

    $22.13
  15. 9% off

    Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

    $5.48 - $12.23
    $5.48 - $11.07
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  16. 28% off

    Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

    $147.17
    $105.87
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  17. 49% off

    Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

    $3.11 - $93.85
    $3.05 - $67.21
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  18. 29% off

    Sea-Dog Utility Ring

    $3.93 - $8.56
    $2.77 - $7.76
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  19. Seachoice Fender Lock (2-Pack) - 30121

    $31.60
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  20. Seachoice Bungee Anchor Line - 40521

    $42.90
  21. Seachoice Stainless Steel Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 31251

    $83.77
  22. Seachoice Double Braided MFP Dock Line

    $13.61
  23. Seachoice Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimble (2-Pack)

    $12.25 - $16.23
  24. Seachoice River Anchor

    $48.58 - $143.13
  25. Seachoice Jaw & Eye Swivel

    $20.60 - $61.30
  26. Seachoice Mooring Snubber

    $28.64 - $59.81
  27. Seachoice Anchor Rode Safety Lanyard with Deck Eye - 44190

    $12.96
  28. Seachoice PVC Dock Guard - DE1136S

    $68.30
  29. Seachoice Fold-and-Hold Anchor

    $86.66 - $129.01
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  30. Seachoice Contour Fender

    $26.44 - $50.14
  31. Seachoice Twin Eye Smooth Fender

    $18.69 - $56.19
  32. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender

    $19.22 - $47.16
  33. Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

    $8.20
  34. Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

    $27.94
  35. 32% off

    Sea-Dog Folding Anti-Snag Anchor Kit - 318003KP

    $78.17
    $53.15
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  36. Seachoice Fender Lock Eye (2-Pack) - 30131

    $14.66
  37. Seachoice Rope Deck Pipe - 33021

    $43.52
  38. Seachoice Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail

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    0
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  39. Seachoice Polypropylene Anchor Line

    $11.62 - $15.01
  40. Seachoice Nylon Anchor Line

    $12.30 - $18.57
  41. Seachoice Automatic Fender Adjuster - 79101

    $28.78
  42. Seachoice Pontoon Square Rail Fender Adjusters

    $27.56 - $186.72
  43. Seachoice Solar Side-Mount Party LED Dock Light

    $22.86 - $79.54
  44. Seachoice PWC Sand Anchor with Buoy - 41171

    $30.19
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  45. Seachoice Screw Anchor System - 41192

    $31.62
  46. Seachoice C Guard Profile - DE1132S

    $58.43
  47. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (4-Pack) - DE78161S

    $93.72
  48. Seachoice Utility Anchor

    $28.00 - $48.57

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.