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 - 5/16"

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Electric Windlass

Lofrans Project 1000 Vertical Windlass - Gypsy Only

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

Lofrans Project 1000 Vertical Windlass - with Gypsy/Drum

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Lofrans Royal Horizontal Manual Windlass

Lofrans Chain-Only Gypsy - LWP814-3/8PC

Lofrans Windlass Maintenance Kit

Lofrans Project 500 Vertical Windlass - LW7901LP

Lofrans Project 1500 Vertical Windlass with Drum

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

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

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Whitecap Skene Stainless Steel Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6073C

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6030C

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

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Lofrans Project 1500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

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

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

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

Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6113c

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

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

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

Whitecap Hinged Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - S-0112C

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Chain

Whitecap Skene Bow Chock (2-Pack) - 6013C

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

Lofrans Windlass Mounting Stud - LWPPF003A

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

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

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Whitecap Polished Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/4"

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

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