Anchoring & Docking

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

    $10.53 - $483.74
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  2. 24% off

    Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

    $37.03 - $228.78
    $37.03 - $228.78
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  3. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $2,533.63
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  4. 24% off

    Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

    $8.08 - $502.48
    $6.08 - $502.48
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  5. Vetus Bow 95 Thruster

    $4,624.11
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  6. Vetus Bow 60 Thruster

    $2,658.38
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  7. Vetus Thruster Propeller

    $91.03 - $263.85
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  8. Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Thruster

    $5,039.12 - $10,363.76
  9. Vetus Thruster Solenoid Pack - 12V - SET0015

    $334.05
  10. Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

    $97.82 - $636.57
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  11. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW160 A/B - SET0080

    $2,229.49
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  12. Vetus Round Thruster Control with Joystick - BPJR

    $403.17
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  13. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2

    $412.73
    0
  14. Vetus Bow 75 Thruster

    $3,220.04
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  15. Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

    $11.61 - $545.25
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  16. Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

    $2,117.26
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  17. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Paddle Panel - BPPPA

    $690.45
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  18. 33% off

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

    $15.58
    $10.32
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  19. Vetus Proportional Control Thruster Joystick Panel with Hold and Lock - BPPJA

    $948.30
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  20. Vetus Bow Thruster Control Cable

    $99.75 - $200.42
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  21. Vetus 12V Motor and Relay Set for BOW25/35/40 - SET0228

    $2,000.00
  22. Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

    $15.68
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  23. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

    $25.96 - $41.08
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  24. Vetus BowithStern Thruster Control Panel - BPJDE2

    $667.61
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  25. Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

    $9.55 - $635.81
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  26. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSE2

    $271.14
    0
  27. Vetus Easy Docking System for Bow/Stern Thruster - EZDOCK2

    $582.43
  28. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - BOW4512D

    $2,284.15
    0
  29. Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW2512E

    $1,918.79
    0
  30. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPSR

    $281.67
    0
  31. Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

    $14.50
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  32. Vetus Bow 160 Thruster - BOW16024D

    $6,890.47
    0
  33. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster - Ignition Protected

    $3,093.37
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  34. Vetus Carbon Brushes

    $234.15 - $393.45
  35. Vetus Tailpiece for BOW125 - SET0163

    $1,473.48
  36. Vetus Bow 45 Thruster - Ignition Protected - BOW4512Di

    $2,843.08
    0
  37. Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPAJ

    $443.83
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  38. Vetus 7-Blade Propeller - SET0171

    $351.60
  39. Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

    $18.09
  40. Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

    $11.06
    0
  41. Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

    $6.52
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  42. Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

    $22.13
    0
  43. Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 5/16" - 406980506

    $99.18
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  44. Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

    $54.62
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  45. Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

    $38.64
    0
  46. Vetus V2 CAN Terminating Resistor - CANVT

    $66.73
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  47. 19% off

    Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

    $151.85 - $662.35
    $151.85 - $530.05
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  48. Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 1/4" - 406940405

    $64.06
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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.