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

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

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

Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

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

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

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

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Lewmar Delta Anchor

Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

Maxwell Anchor Rode

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line

Lewmar Welded CQR Anchor

Danforth Standard Anchor

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Seachoice Double Braid Rope Spool

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

New England Ropes Nylon Anchor Line

Lewmar Premium Fluke Anchor Package with Rode

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

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

Danforth Hi-Tensile Anchor

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Buccaneer Twisted Nylon Anchor Line - 2021000

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

TRAC Outdoors Premium Anchor Rope - 69080

Seachoice Escape Plow Anchor

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor Line with Spliced Thimble

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

Lewmar Fluke Anchor

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