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

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Samson Pro-Set-3 Nylon 3-Strand Line

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor and Dock Line

Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

Muir Cheetah HR2500 Compact Horizontal Windlass

Muir Storm VR 1250 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VRC 1250 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Muir Storm VRC 3500 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Muir Compact Cougar HR1600 Horizontal Windlass

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

Muir Lynx Gypsy Only Horizontal Windlass - HR650

Muir Lynx Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass - HR650C

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