Anchoring & Docking

  1. Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch - P19001

    $89.41
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  2. Polyform EFC-6 Elite Fender Cover

    $89.41
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  3. TRAC Outdoors G3 Anchor Wireless Winch Remote Kit - 69044

    $89.41
  4. Seachoice Mushroom Mooring Anchor

    $89.52 - $240.58
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  5. Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

    $89.52 - $294.21
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  6. TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0334BKA50-1

    $89.53
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  7. Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Cable

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  8. Sleipner S-Link System Spur Cable

    $90.44 - $146.41
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  9. 9% off

    Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000061

    $90.68
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  10. Chafe-Pro Yacht Series Barracuda Chafe Guards (2-Pack) - BARRACUDA

    $90.82
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  11. Lewmar V/CPX 1-3 Cone and Washer Kit - 66000720

    $90.82
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  12. Polyform True-Fit Fender Holder

    $90.86 - $350.37
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  13. Seachoice Grapnel Anchor Kit - 50-41002

    $90.86
  14. Taylor Made Clearvue Small Commercial P-Shape Edge Guard - 45970

    $90.87
  15. Vetus BPSE/PBJE Control Panel Adapter Plate - BPA

    $92.23
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  16. Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Roller - 66840062

    $93.64
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  17. TACO V30-1005 Flexible Vinyl Trim

    $93.64
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  18. TACO V30-1008 Flexible Vinyl Trim

    $93.64
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  19. Taylor Made Fence Saver Pontoon Fender - 31032

    $93.69
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  20. Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope Spool

    $93.69 - $703.08
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  21. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (4-Pack) - DE78161S

    $93.72
  22. Lewmar Anchor Swivel

    $93.85 - $182.68
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  23. Maxwell Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel

    $93.85 - $126.43
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  24. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Cap and O-Ring Kit - P104750

    $95.05
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  25. Davis Instruments Telescoping Boat Hook

    $95.05 - $168.53
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  26. Lofrans #327 Dog Clutch - LWPGP005C

    $95.05
  27. Jim-Buoy Handy Float - 1100-Y

    $95.08
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  28. TACO V12-0003 Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

    $95.20 - $107.77
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  29. Polyform HTM-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

    $96.46
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  30. Camco Trac Anchor Winch Replacement Gear Motor - 69848

    $96.48
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  31. Polyform A-2 Commercial Grade Buoy

    $96.51 - $104.97
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  32. Whitecap Bow Chocks

    $97.87 - $158.50
  33. Maxwell Chain Snubber

    $98.30 - $190.12
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  34. Lewmar Replacement Thruster Propeller - 589351

    $99.28
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  35. Lewmar Windlass Rocker Switch - 68000593

    $99.28
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  36. Polyform F-6 FenderFits Fender Cover

    $99.28
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  37. Polyform CC-1 Center Tube Buoys

    $99.31
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  38. Defender Claw Anchor and Rode Kit for Inflatable Boat

    $99.33 - $120.48
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  39. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

    $99.33 - $722.82
  40. Taylor Made Dock Pro Commerical Grade Premium Edge Guard

    $99.36 - $107.82
  41. Polyform EFC-7 Elite Fender Cover

    $100.69
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  42. Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM71260

    $100.85
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  43. Davis Instruments Shockles Anchor Snubber - 2420

    $101.26
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  44. Polyform Elite Fender Cover EFC-A1

    $102.10
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  45. Maxwell Single Direction Solenoid

    $102.10
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  46. Lewmar Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Lock - 66840069

    $102.75
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  47. Lewmar Replacement Stripper/Pawl Kit - 66000075

    $103.51
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  48. Windline Rail Mount Anchor Holder - PM-1

    $103.51
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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.