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 - 1/2"

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

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

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

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

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Whitecap Bow Chocks

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

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

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

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

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/8"

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

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

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

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

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