Anchoring & Docking

  1. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

    $6.34
  2. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

    $6.44 - $8.90
  3. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

    $7.23 - $11.59
  4. Whitecap 3.5" Skene Bow Chocks - 3455B

    $10.17
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  5. 57% off

    Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

    $26.61
    $11.24
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  6. Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

    $13.39 - $24.87
  7. Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

    $13.89 - $15.41
  8. Whitecap Stainless Steel Quick Link

    $14.59 - $36.55
  9. 9% off

    Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

    $20.33 - $84.15
    $18.35 - $84.15
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  10. Whitecap Teak Utility Hook - 62560

    $18.67
  11. 50% off

    Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

    $19.78 - $112.98
    $19.78 - $55.63
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  12. Whitecap Ladder Mounting Bracket - 6208

    $21.67
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  13. 18% off

    Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

    $24.53 - $41.72
    $24.53 - $33.92
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  14. 56% off

    Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

    $25.57 - $170.52
    $25.57 - $127.62
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  15. 9% off

    Whitecap Straight Chock

    $33.46 - $34.83
    $31.41 - $33.46
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  16. 18% off

    Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks

    $32.11 - $49.92
    $32.11 - $40.55
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  17. Whitecap Polished Brass Skene Bow Chocks

    $36.20 - $66.34
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  18. Whitecap Hinged Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - S-0112C

    $41.68
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  19. 18% off

    Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

    $52.38
    $42.54
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  20. Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

    $50.94 - $58.14
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  21. Whitecap Anchor Roller

    $52.66 - $82.80
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  22. Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6113c

    $54.01
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  23. Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

    $59.51 - $112.95
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  24. Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

    $61.00
  25. Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

    $68.21
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  26. 35% off

    Whitecap Anchor Chain

    $70.47 - $347.25
    $70.47 - $281.39
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  27. Whitecap Skene Bow Chock (2-Pack) - 6013C

    $71.82
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  28. Whitecap Rope and Chain Deck Pipe - S-0114C

    $89.63
    0
  29. Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

    $93.76
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  30. Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6030C

    $112.92
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  31. 49% off

    Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

    $230.77 - $329.43
    $116.44 - $329.43
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  32. Whitecap Skene Stainless Steel Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 6073C

    $117.03
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  33. Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

    $150.21
    0
  34. Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - Interior Hole - 6349

    $200.56
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  35. 18% off

    Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

    $228.04 - $454.14
    $205.30 - $367.98
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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.