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

TACO V12-4144 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

TACO Supro-Flex Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook

TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 50' - V11-9795BBK50D-2

TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 6' - S11-4511P6-1

TACO V11-2423 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

TACO V11-3447 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

TACO V21-9678 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

TACO V30-1312 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Captive Pin

TACO Precut Flexible Vinyl Boat Dock Bumper - 6' Flat - V11-0948WHA6

TACO V11-0809 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

TACO V12-0338 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V21-9906 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Whitecap Bow Chocks

Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

TACO Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit - 50' - V11-0809BWK50-2

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

Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

TACO Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert - V12-0342BKA50-1

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

TACO Semi-Rigid Rub Rail Kit - 30' - V11-4135BKA30-3

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

TACO Stainless Steel SuproFlex Rub Rail End Cap

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

TACO Precut Flexible Vinyl Boat Dock Bumper - V11-0961WHA6

TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0334BKA50-1

TACO V11-3426 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

TACO V12-0303 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V30-1008 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock - F16-0151-1

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock Kit for Fiberglass - F16-0200-1

TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0317BKA50-1

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