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 250TT Thruster Propeller

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Polyform F-7 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform CC-4 Center Tube Buoy

Taylor Made Spoiler Low Drag Buoy

Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Lewmar VX1 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Beckson Hook-Mate Boat Hook

Polyform F-5 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

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

Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

TACO Precut Flexible Vinyl Boat Dock Bumper - V11-0961WHA6

Sea-Dog 2-Piece Line Boat Hook - 491021-1

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Polyform EFC-7 Elite Fender Cover

Sleipner Control Harness 4-Wire Cable

Fortress Guardian Anchor Stowaway Bag

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - BR11P

Polyform Swivel Connector

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

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster with Rope

Taylor Made Post Bumper

Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

WPT Locking Wire - 30085

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Polyform F-6 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform G-2 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass Conversion Kit - 66000616

Polyform F-3 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

WPT Locking Wire - 30087

Polyform EFC-6 Elite Fender Cover

Taylor Made Big B Fender Hanger (3-Pack) - 1085

Taylor Made Dock Cushion - 46011

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

Taylor Made Pontoon Corner Gard - 31038

Taylor Made Economy Fender

Taylor Made Rafting Fender

Taylor Made Sur-Mark Buoy Labels (2-Pack)

Polyform S-1 Mooring Buoy/Fender

Plastimo Half-Moon Fender - 66347

Polyform EFC-1 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-8 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-A6 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

New England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line

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