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

Maxwell Replacement Windlass V-Ring Seal - SP0708

Worldwide Enterprises Worldwide Thimble - FITTHBSTD91

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

Attwood MFP Solid Braid MFP Dock Line

Whitecap Nylon Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Seachoice D Anchor Shackle

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Seachoice Twisted Anchor Shackle

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Sleipner Propeller Drive Pin - SM61241

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

Dock Edge Poly Line Holder - DE91409F

Attwood Hollow Braided Polypropylene Anchor Line

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Maxwell Sight Glass - 1/2" BSP - 3223

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

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

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Shackle

Attwood Nylon Premium Double Braided Dock Line

Seachoice Nylon Anchor Line

Taylor Made Rope Float

Attwood MFP Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66000649

Attwood Mooring Fender Lock Kit - 11575-3

Seachoice PWC Dock Line (2-Pack) - 40531

Maxwell Windlass Clutch Retaining Clip - 2311

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Retaining Pin Kit - 66000619

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Attwood Standard Anchor Control - 13700-7

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

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Maxwell Windlass Replacement NLP Washer Wave - SP0468

Taylor Made Oversized J-Hook for Fender Basket

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/2"

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

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

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

Seachoice Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimble (2-Pack)

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