Anchoring & Docking

  1. 9% off

    New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

    $28.78 - $285.45
    $28.78 - $285.45
    22
  2. Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

    $3,186.20 - $4,579.42
    3
  3. Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

    $3,278.67 - $4,070.67
    0
  4. Lofrans Electric Motor

    $1,032.74 - $3,594.91
    2
  5. Lofrans X4 Vertical Windlass

    $11,852.11 - $12,696.13
  6. Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

    $1,694.55
    1
  7. New England Ropes Dyneema Cyclone Mooring Pendant with Chafe Guard

    $260.07 - $409.50
    5
  8. Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

    $3,758.51
    1
  9. Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

    $164.14 - $396.79
    1
  10. Lofrans Windlass Gypsy

    $233.27 - $1,406.41
    2
  11. Lofrans Kobra Horizontal Windlass

    $3,301.74
    1
  12. Lofrans 12V X3 Vertical Windlass

    $4,082.25 - $5,417.68
    0
  13. New England Ropes 3-Strand Mooring Pendant

    $79.54 - $227.64
    3
  14. Lofrans Tigres Rope/Chain Kit

    $1,000.34 - $1,041.23
  15. Lofrans Dorado Horizontal Windlass

    $1,740.75 - $1,879.51
  16. Lofrans X2/Project 1000 Topworks - LW7921LT-5/16

    $1,388.09
  17. New England Ropes Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendant

    $210.69 - $329.15
    2
  18. Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

    $59.80
    1
  19. Lofrans Thetis 1002 Hand Held Remote Control - LWP73631

    $220.56
    2
  20. New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

    $102.14 - $756.49
  21. Lofrans X3 Vertical Windlass - 24V

    $4,082.25 - $5,648.92
    0
  22. Lofrans #1094 Clutch Nut - LWPCN020

    $216.31
    2
  23. 38% off

    Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

    $45.74 - $223.51
    $37.01 - $223.51
    1
  24. 38% off

    New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

    $1.84 - $292.48
    $1.20 - $292.48
    13
  25. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

    $59.84 - $106.38
  26. Lofrans #836 Royal Windlass Handle - LWP832-R/A

    $165.57
  27. 44% off

    Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

    $2.85 - $89.41
    $2.85 - $71.08
    0
  28. Lofrans Thetis 5003 Hand Held Remote Control Chain Counter - LWP73632

    $729.57
  29. Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

    $73.90
    0
  30. Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

    $8.65 - $22.29
  31. Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

    $16.29 - $19.39
    4
  32. Lofrans #355 Chain Stripper

    $86.59 - $104.92
  33. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

    $31.62 - $89.46
    1
  34. Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

    $1,977.81
    0
  35. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

    $13.03 - $47.14
  36. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

    $13.32 - $28.78
  37. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

    $82.01
  38. Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

    $28.06 - $43.52
  39. 42% off

    Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

    $4.70 - $151.47
    $3.55 - $128.84
    4
  40. Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

    $47.11
    1
  41. New England Ropes Double Braid Nylon/Polyester Mooring Pendant

    $291.06 - $477.19
  42. Lofrans #475 Tigres Gearcase Body - LWPHP016

    $1,161.05
  43. Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A

    $68.26
    1
  44. Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

    $78.13
  45. Lofrans #467 Falkon Chain Stripper - LWPCP030

    $188.11
  46. Lofrans #920 X2/Project 1000 Underdeck Gearbox Flange - LWPDF015

    $162.75
  47. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

    $12.75
  48. Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $61.31 - $93.74
 
1 / 3Next

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.