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

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

TACO V12-0303 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

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 EFC-1 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-8 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform FenderFits Fender Cover

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Platform Anchor Bow Roller - 66840063

Taylor Made Solar Powered LED Aluminum Dock Light - 46310

Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

Suncor Captive Thimble

Suncor Stainless S4 NACM Chain

Taylor Made Dock Cushion - 46011

Taylor Made Dock Pro Vinyl Dock Bumper

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

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

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

Taylor Made 1/2 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

Whitecap Chrome Plated Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Buccaneer Medallion 8-Plait Nylon Line

Dock Edge Piling Cap - Cone Head

Perko Boat Fender Lock - 1299DP0CHR

Polyform A-5 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-11 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform F-1 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform NF-3 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - BR11P

Lewmar Deck Switch Adapter Plate - 45005199

Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000061

Maxwell 4445 Windlass Replacement Stripper Arm

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

Suncor Commercial Thimble

Taylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096

Sea-Dog Quick Link

Sea-Dog Utility Ring

Whitecap Straight Chock

Lewmar Socket Head Cap Screw

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

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Taylor Made Hull-Saver PWC Fender - 346

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

Taylor Made Traditional Fender Boots

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