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

Taylor Made Net Buoy

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Buoy Labels (2-Pack)

Taylor Made Square Low Freeboard Fender

Taylor Made Perimeter Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Fender Board Guards (2-Pack) - 96011

Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Dock Box - 83550

Taylor Made EPDM Dock Edging

Taylor Made Fender High Pressure Hand Pump - 1005

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Taper Buoy

Taylor Made Big B Fender Hanger (3-Pack) - 1085

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Straight Dock Bumper - 349

Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Vinyl Dock Bumper - Corner Mount - 45510

Taylor Made Solar Powered LED Aluminum Dock Light - 46310

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Boat Fender Rack

Taylor Made 1/2 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Chafe Guard

Taylor Made "ReadyCleat" Fender Cleat - 1084

Taylor Made Dock Cushion - 46011

Wichard Forged Shackle Key - 10303

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Double Molded Edge Guard

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Vinyl Covered Corner Bumper - 345

Taylor Made Vertical Rail Fender Hangers (2-Pack) - 1099

Taylor Made #12 Stainless Steel Dock Nails - 95999

Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

Taylor Made Spoiler Low Drag Buoy

Taylor Made Water Ski Marker Buoy

Taylor Made Mermaid Fender

Taylor Made Dock Pro Vinyl Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Pontoon Fender

Taylor Made Standard Straight Dock Bumper - 344

Taylor Made Vinyl Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Taylor Made Stainless Steel Fender Lock - 1/2" - 1001

Taylor Made Quick Draw Fender Adjuster - 1092

Taylor Made Buoy Rod Swivel - 35647

Taylor Made Rope Float

Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster with Rope

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

Taylor Made Oversized J-Hook for Fender Basket

Taylor Made Rail/Lifeline Fender Brackets (2-Pack) - 1097

Taylor Made Quick Knot Fender Hangers (4-Pack) - 1098

Taylor Made Regulatory Buoy

Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

Taylor Made Hot Spot Marker Buoy

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