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

Worldwide Enterprises Standard Duty Thimble

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Taylor Made Line Hanger - 1006

Taylor Made Hull-Saver PWC Fender - 346

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

Polyform A-5 FenderFits Fender Cover

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

Polyform F-8 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform NF-3 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar HX1 Gypsy/Drum Horizontal Windlass

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328170

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 3/16" - 406940304

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle

Greenfield Products Dock Buddy Bungee Cord

Sea-Dog Small Replacement Hook for Boat Hook - 491051-1

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

Worldwide Enterprises Chain Grab Hook

Worldwide Enterprises Worldwide Thimble - FITTHBSTD91

Suncor Anchor Shackle with Round Pin - 5/8" - S0116-RP16

Lewmar AA730 Wired Hand-Held Anchor Remote - 66830040

Plastimo Fastening Clamps - 36663

Polyform A-6 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform EFC-13 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform F-10 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform F-11 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform NF-4 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - BR11P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Anchor Bow Roller - BR-25D - BR25P

Attwood Nylon Premium Double Braided Dock Line

Attwood MFP Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar VX1/VX1L Windlass Chain Cover and Control Arm Kit - 66100123

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Ankerplex Flat Anchor Line - AFL25

Ankerplex AP Anchor Stowage Bag

Solstice Rafter Inflatable Fender

Ronstan Quick Link

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