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 - 5/16"

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

Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

Sleipner S-Link System Dual Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC212

Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

Taylor Made Sully Stick Winter Mooring Buoy

Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender

Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

Sleipner SE40/125S DC Thruster (On/Off)

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Sleipner Designer Radio Remote Thruster Control Kit - SMRC-20U

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Step

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM41261

Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy

Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 74" - 22106

Sleipner Dual Joystick Bow & Stern Thruster Control

Sleipner Radio Remote Control Kit - SMRC-21U

Taylor Made Replacement Buoy Rod

Taylor Made Yacht Fender Cover

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM79999

Taylor Made Transom Fender - 56090

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71261

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Marker Buoy

Taylor Made Fender Racks

Taylor Made EPDM Dock Edging

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 300 mm (11 13/16") ID x 1500 mm (59 1/16") - SM13015

Taylor Made Super Deluxe Pick-up Buoy - 48" - 22105

Taylor Made Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy with Shackle Nest - 46818

Sleipner SE130/250T DC Thruster

Sleipner Touch Panel - SM8950G

Taylor Made Premium Removable Chafe Guard

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Post Bumper

Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM91261

Taylor Made Traditional Sur-Moor Mooring Buoy - 24" - 22174

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