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

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Novabraid Double Braid Mooring Pendant

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Muir Cheetah HR2500 Compact Horizontal Windlass

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Muir Storm VRC 3500 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Muir Storm VR 1250 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Whitecap Bow Chocks

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

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

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

Muir Compact Series Chainwheel

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Recessed Anchor Point Bracket - 6740C

Whitecap Anchor Chain

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Chrome Plated Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Straight Chock

Muir Compact Cougar HR1600 Horizontal Windlass

Whitecap Nylon Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Whitecap Anchor Roller

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

Whitecap Stainless Steel Quick Link

Muir Anchor Winch Replacement Gearbox

Muir Jaguar HR3500 Compact Horizontal Windlass

Muir Storm VR 2500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VR 3500 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VR 850 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VRC 2500 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

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