Anchoring & Docking

  1. Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Clower

    $53.57 - $55.57
  2. Sleipner S-link System T-Connector for Spur - SM61326

    $53.59
    0
  3. 19% off

    Taylor Made Dock Cushion - 46011

    $66.85
    $53.60
    1
  4. Lewmar Pro Series Control Arm Kit - 66000097

    $54.16
    0
  5. Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

    $54.16 - $62.62
    21
  6. Scotty Anchor Lock

    $54.16 - $58.39
  7. 14% off

    Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

    $54.18 - $203.72
    $54.18 - $203.72
    26
  8. Taylor Made Solar Powered LED Aluminum Dock Light - 46310

    $55.57
    0
  9. TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Remote and Control Box - 69884

    $55.61
  10. Panther Water Spike Anchor

    $55.61 - $78.20
  11. Imtra Continuous Duty Solenoid - 12V - SPA-10600

    $56.98
    1
  12. Lewmar Deck-Mount Power Socket - 66000001

    $56.98
    1
  13. Lewmar Deck-Mount Windlass Foot Switch

    $56.98 - $138.76
    4
  14. Taylor Made Corner Guard

    $56.98 - $65.44
    0
  15. Lewmar Open Electric Deck Switch

    $56.98
    1
  16. Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

    $56.98 - $113.38
    1
  17. Scotty Anchor Kit - 797

    $57.00
  18. Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

    $57.02
    1
  19. Taylor Made BoatGuard Inflatable Fenders

    $57.02
    4
  20. AutoAnchor Sensor Cable

    $58.39 - $124.66
    0
  21. Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840070

    $58.39
    0
  22. Lofrans Windlass Mounting Stud - LWPPF003A

    $58.39
    0
  23. Seachoice C Guard Profile - DE1132S

    $58.43
  24. TACO Precut Flexible Vinyl Boat Dock Bumper - 6' Flat - V11-0948WHA6

    $58.45
    0
  25. Seachoice River Anchor

    $58.45 - $151.59
  26. Polyform EFC-2 Elite Fender Cover

    $59.80 - $61.21
    1
  27. Lofrans Low Amperage Foot Switch

    $59.80
    1
  28. Taylor Made Tuff End Fender

    $59.83 - $1,031.65
    0
  29. 9% off

    Taylor Made Spoiler Low Drag Buoy

    $59.84 - $127.63
    $59.84 - $127.63
    0
  30. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

    $59.84 - $106.38
  31. Lewmar Fluke Anchor

    $59.86 - $186.84
  32. Lewmar HX1 Windlass Gypsy Cap Kit - 66140007

    $61.21
  33. Maxwell Foot Switch Assembly - P100734

    $61.21
  34. Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - Coated 1/4" - 406980405

    $61.25
    0
  35. Taylor Made EPDM Dock Edging

    $61.25 - $182.52
    1
  36. Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $61.31 - $93.74
  37. Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Extender Connector - SM61322

    $62.47
    0
  38. Lewmar Gen 1 Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - 66000103

    $62.62
    2
  39. Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Bearing and Seal Kit - 66000645

    $62.62
  40. Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

    $62.62 - $205.03
  41. Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable

    $62.64 - $212.10
    0
  42. Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook/Paddle - 71070

    $62.64
  43. 14% off

    Taylor Made Tuff End Buoy Cover

    $62.66 - $214.94
    $62.66 - $214.94
    3
  44. Taylor Made Dock Corner Bumper

    $62.66 - $128.91
  45. 34% off

    Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

    $85.22 - $353.28
    $62.82 - $246.90
    5
  46. C.S. Johnson Chain Snubber Hook - 46-465-5

    $64.03
    0
  47. Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840060

    $64.03
    0
  48. Lewmar Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - Gen 2 - 66000634

    $64.03
    1

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.