Anchoring & Docking

  1. Vetus Flexible Coupling for BOW25 and 35 - BP167087

    $138.76
  2. T-H Marine Anchor Master Anchor Retriever

    $47.13 - $119.05
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  3. TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0317BKA50-1

    $189.64
    0
  4. TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0334BKA50-1

    $89.53
    1
  5. Up to 9% off

    Taylor Made Rafting Fender

    $74.23 - $157.17
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  6. Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

    $24.02
    2
  7. Lewmar V2/V3 Gypsy Only Deck Unit

    $1,062.51
    1
  8. Maxwell Marine Replacement Windlass Stripper - Liberty 2500 - P101526

    $82.36
    2
  9. New England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line

    $1.64 - $2.22
    6
  10. Polyform F-3 FenderFits Fender Cover

    $51.34
    0
  11. Up to 19% off

    Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

    $17.66 - $22.66
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  12. Fortress Commando Small Craft Anchoring System - C5-A

    $268.53
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  13. Ronstan Stainless Steel Thimble

    $2.60 - $8.22
    0
  14. Up to 14% off

    Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

    $19.11 - $96.46
    2
  15. Imtra Windlass Foot Switch - Chrome Bezel - SPA-10500K

    $140.17
    2
  16. Sea-Dog Folding Anti-Snag Anchor Kit - 318003KP

    $78.17
    1
  17. Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

    $42.04
    0
  18. Lewmar 110TT Thruster Tunnel - 589402

    $262.88
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  19. Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840066

    $324.93
    1
  20. Lewmar Stern Thruster Tunnel - 589310

    $1,565.73
    1
  21. Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

    $14.29
    0
  22. Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 5/16" - 406940506

    $57.02
    1
  23. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

    $99.33 - $722.82
  24. Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $7.85 - $71.12
    1
  25. Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Bearing and Seal Kit - 66000645

    $62.62
  26. Seachoice Mooring Snubber

    $28.64 - $59.81
  27. Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

    $51.38
  28. Lofrans Mini Remote Control - LWPMINI4

    $410.89
  29. Seachoice PVC Dock Guard - DE1136S

    $68.30
  30. Seachoice PVC Coated Slip-Ring Anchor

    $78.18 - $79.59
  31. Seachoice Fold-and-Hold Anchor

    $86.66 - $129.01
    1
  32. Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

    $21.68 - $28.78
  33. Peguet Stainless Steel Large Opening Quick Link

    $20.16 - $462.72
  34. Up to 9% off

    Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

    $105.95 - $117.65
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  35. Polyform CC-4 Center Tube Buoy

    $247.39
    0
  36. Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

    $470.14
    0
  37. Maxpower Propeller Pin - 312053

    $6.01
    1
  38. Up to 14% off

    Suncor Commercial Thimble

    $5.96 - $11.60
    1
  39. Taylor Made Standard Straight Dock Bumper - 344

    $26.14
    1
  40. WPT Locking Wire - 30085

    $6.76
    2
  41. Lewmar Pro-Series 700 Horizontal Windlass - 6656011967

    $1,538.98
  42. Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor

    $1,747.72
  43. Lewmar E-Series Contactor/Solenoid

    $103.51
  44. Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

    $1,844.96
    1
  45. Maxwell Hinged Bow Roller

    $351.71 - $698.58
    1
  46. T-H Marine Rub Rail End Cap

    $18.52 - $22.62
    0
  47. Taylor Made Hull-Saver Vinyl Covered Corner Bumper - 345

    $31.64
    0
  48. Up to 9% off

    Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

    $38.70 - $45.75
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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.