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

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/4"

Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Maxwell Replacement Windlass V-Ring Seal - SP0708

Worldwide Enterprises Worldwide Thimble - FITTHBSTD91

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Whitecap Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Dock Edge Poly Line Holder - DE91409F

Attwood Hollow Braided Polypropylene Anchor Line

Attwood Mooring Fender Lock Kit - 11575-3

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/2"

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

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

Ronstan Bow Shackle - 1/8" - RF613S

Attwood Standard Anchor Control - 13700-7

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

Taylor Made Rope Float

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Sleipner Propeller Nut Washer - SM71181

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Attwood MFP Double Braid Dock Line

Taylor Made Oversized J-Hook for Fender Basket

Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66000649

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/2"

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Ronstan Bow Shackle - 5/32" - RF633S

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Dock Edge Piling Cap - Cone Head

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Retaining Pin Kit - 66000619

Taylor Made Rail Fender Hanger

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Maxwell Windlass Clutch Retaining Clips - 2311

Whitecap Stainless Steel Quick Link

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Taylor Made Traditional Stainless Steel Fender Lock and Peg Set - 1010

Maxwell Windlass Replacement NLP Washer Wave - SP0468

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Taylor Made Rail Mount Fender Line Clips (2-Pack) - 1093

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

Attwood Zig-Zag Fender Hanger - 11952-7

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

Jim-Buoy Moor-Pro Buoy Protector Collar

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