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

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Defender Pre-Made Anchor Rode - 8-Plait Rope and High Test Chain

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

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

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

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Lewmar Claw Anchor

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

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Danforth Standard Anchor

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Lewmar Premium Fluke Anchor Package with Rode

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

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

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Seachoice Claw Anchor

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

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

Lewmar Fluke Anchor

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

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

Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

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

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Slip-Ring Fluke Anchor

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

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

Seachoice Beach Spike Anchor

Seachoice PVC Coated Anchor Lead Chain

Seachoice Plow Anchor

T-H Marine PWC Anchor Kit - BE-AN-50301-DP

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

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 1/4" - 406980405

Seachoice Proof Coil Chain

Seachoice Fold-and-Hold Anchor

Seachoice River Anchor

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