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

Barton Snubber Fender

Spiroll Chafe Guards

Plastimo Half-Moon Fender - 66347

Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

Taylor Made Rafting Fender

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Suncor Commercial Thimble

Suncor Small Boat Folding Grapnel Anchor Kit

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

Beckson Hook-Mate Hook End - HM-R

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

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

Polyform EFC-11 Elite Fender Cover

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000061

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Sea-Dog Folding Anti-Snag Anchor Kit - 318003KP

Taylor Made Chafe Guards (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

Lewmar CPX4 Gypsy Assembly

Fortress Guardian Anchor Stowaway Bag

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

Polyform F-11 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Suncor Bow Shackle with No-Snag Pin

Taylor Made Vinyl Dock Bumper

Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Sea-Dog Utility Ring

Barton Snubber Twist

Taylor Made Traditional Fender Boots

Davis Instruments Fender Tender II (2-Pack) - 393

Taylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096

Polyform EFC-10 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-8 Elite Fender Cover

Davis Instruments Shockles FenderFriend

Sea-Dog Quick Link

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

Dock Edge Twin Eye Ribbed Fenders with Line and Covers (2-Pack)

Dock Edge Piling Cap - Cone Head

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

Polyform F-8 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

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

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