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

TACO V30-1312 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

Barton Snubber Fender

Lewmar Thruster Control Cable

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

Polyform F-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Anchor and Dock Line

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Taylor Made Solar Powered LED Aluminum Dock Light - 46310

Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

Taylor Made 1/2 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Suncor Captive Thimble

Taylor Made Dock Cushion - 46011

Taylor Made Dock Pro Vinyl Dock Bumper

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock Kit for Fiberglass - F16-0200-1

Taylor Made Hook Loop Fender Straps (2-Pack) - 1094

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

Polyform EFC-1 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-8 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform FenderFits Fender Cover

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Platform Anchor Bow Roller - 66840063

Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Buccaneer Medallion 8-Plait Nylon Line

Dock Edge Piling Cap - Cone Head

Whitecap Straight Chock

Lewmar Socket Head Cap Screw

Polyform F-4 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

U.S. Rigging Anchor/Bow Shackle - 3/4" - K-14-24

Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil ISO Chain - 1/2"

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/4"

Peerless ACCO DIN 766 Grade 40 Windlass Chain - 6 mm (1/4")

Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil NACM Chain - 3/16"

Suncor Commercial Thimble

Taylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Worldwide Enterprises Chain Grab Hook

Worldwide Enterprises Standard Duty Thimble

Yale Cordage Nylon Brait 8-Strand Rope

Taylor Made Hull-Saver PWC Fender - 346

Taylor Made Traditional Fender Boots

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