Anchoring & Docking

  1. Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

    $80.53
  2. 9% off

    Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

    $13.88 - $33.15
    $13.88 - $33.15
  3. Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

    $16.20 - $18.69
  4. Lewmar Gen 2 Dual Thruster Control Pad - 589222

    $413.71
  5. Lewmar CPX4/V4/V5 Gypsy Only Windlass Manual Recovery Kit - 66840003

    $269.89
  6. Lewmar CPX 1/2/3 Gypsy Assembly

    $443.34
  7. 9% off

    Taylor Made Line Hanger - 1006

    $17.12
    $15.47
  8. Taylor Made Traditional Stainless Steel Fender Lock and Peg Set - 1010

    $14.43
    2
  9. Taylor Made Dock Post Guide Wheel - 1214

    $83.82
  10. Beckson Hook-Mate Hook End - HM-R

    $28.54
  11. Attwood Mooring Snubber Kit - 11730-7

    $26.64
    1
  12. Attwood Premium Nylon Anchor Line

    $25.34 - $81.00
  13. Maxwell Sight Glass - 1/2" BSP - 3223

    $14.57
  14. Maxwell Quick Release Clip - 4547

    $9.44
  15. Maxwell Foot Switch Assembly - P100734

    $61.21
  16. Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Connector

    $82.01 - $151.59
  17. Douglas Marine Anchor Chain Clower

    $58.32 - $99.55
  18. Perko Oval Hawse Hole Plate - 0752000CHR

    $207.85
  19. Perko Dock Line Spring (5-Pack) - 0759001ZNC

    $45.72
  20. Perko Snap Fender Hooks (2-Pack) - 1309DP0CHR

    $25.93
  21. Whitecap Stainless Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

    $29.31 - $181.20
  22. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

    $23.51 - $89.42
  23. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

    $34.65 - $82.02
  24. Perko Straight Chock

    $93.64 - $130.30
  25. Perko Straight Chocks (2-Pack) - 1230DP0CHR

    $44.29
  26. Lofrans #340 Tigres Emergency Wheel - LWPGP030

    $216.31
  27. Lofrans #466 Falkon Windlass Handle - LWP833

    $189.54
  28. Lofrans #467 Falkon Chain Stripper - LWPCP030

    $188.11
  29. Lofrans #343 Tigres Rope Drum - LWP817

    $289.65
  30. Lofrans #1050a X1/Project 500 Low Profile Top Cap - LWPCA005

    $188.11
  31. Lofrans Sensor and Magnet Kit

    $68.26 - $138.76
  32. Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook - 71050

    $72.49
  33. Seachoice LED Round Solar Courtesy Dock Light - 03701

    $42.88
  34. Seachoice Grapnel Anchor Kit - 50-41002

    $93.68
  35. Seachoice Screw Anchor System - 41192

    $33.03
  36. Seachoice Anchor Rode Safety Lanyard with Deck Eye - 44190

    $13.17
  37. Seachoice PWC Fluke Anchor Kit - 50-41160

    $33.03
  38. Seachoice Plow Anchor

    $128.96 - $375.83
  39. Seachoice Deluxe Anchor

    $38.68 - $58.44
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  40. Seachoice Fold-and-Hold Anchor

    $95.12 - $140.29
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  41. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (2-Pack)

    $50.16 - $63.68
    1
  42. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender

    $19.55 - $47.16
  43. Seachoice Slalom/Marking Buoy

    $18.20 - $19.14
  44. Seachoice Bungee/Stretch Dock Line (2-Pack)

    $17.70 - $20.90
  45. Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

    $22.84
  46. Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Tunnel Gasket - 553035

    $17.07
  47. Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Saddle - 553071

    $75.31
  48. Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Fastener Kit - 66000626

    $25.87

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.