Anchoring & Docking

  1. 8% off

    Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor and Dock Line

    $2.01 - $3.73
    $1.87 - $3.40
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  2. 9% off

    Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

    $2.74 - $8.16
    $2.52 - $7.39
    1
  3. 9% off

    Maxwell Horizontal Windlass - HRCFF612V

    $2,185.49
    $1,967.01
    1
  4. Maxwell MAXSET Galvanized Plow Anchor

    $85.23 - $1,250.16
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  5. 9% off

    Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

    $4,502.63
    $4,052.44
    1
  6. Kingston Anchors Delta-20 Stainless Steel Bow Roller - DELTA20P

    $458.89
    0
  7. Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller

    $268.51 - $334.78
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  8. Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - 66840007

    $324.93
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  9. Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840060

    $64.03
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  10. Lewmar V-Series Gypsy and Stripper Assembly - 68000360

    $463.10
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  11. Lewmar Windlass Free Fall Conversion Kit - 66140008

    $262.86
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  12. Fortress Guardian Anchor Stowaway Bag

    $137.35 - $346.08
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  13. 20% off

    Buccaneer Medallion 8-Plait Nylon Line

    $1.56 - $4.53
    $1.46 - $4.53
    3
  14. Attwood Premium Nylon Anchor Line

    $25.34 - $81.00
  15. Attwood Hollow Braided Polypropylene Anchor Line

    $10.51 - $13.93
  16. Lofrans #481 Tigres Mainshaft Cover - LWPHP012

    $162.73
  17. Lofrans #340 Tigres Emergency Wheel - LWPGP030

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

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

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

    $289.65
  21. Lofrans Sensor and Magnet Kit

    $68.26 - $138.76
  22. Seachoice Fold-and-Hold Anchor

    $86.66 - $129.01
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  23. Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender

    $19.22 - $47.16
  24. Seachoice Fender Lock (2-Pack) - 30121

    $31.60
    1
  25. Seachoice Fender Lock Eye (2-Pack) - 30131

    $14.66
  26. Seachoice Bungee Anchor Line - 40521

    $42.90
  27. Seachoice Double Braided MFP Dock Line

    $13.61
  28. Seachoice Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimble (2-Pack)

    $12.25 - $16.23
  29. Seachoice River Anchor

    $48.58 - $143.13
  30. Maxwell Sight Glass - 1/2" BSP - 3223

    $14.57
  31. Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66120004

    $78.13
  32. Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Tunnel Gasket - 553035

    $17.07
  33. Seachoice Mooring Snubber

    $28.64 - $59.81
  34. Perko Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 1223DP0CHR

    $19.52
  35. Muir Deck Switch Cover - MF801047

    $349.58
  36. Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

    $8.20
  37. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

    $5.97 - $18.05
  38. Power-Pole Wireless Dash Switch - CM2-DASH-ADV-PP

    $183.88
  39. Power-Pole Wireless Foot Switch Kit - CM2-FS-STD-PP

    $183.88
  40. Greenfield Products Shallow Water Anchor Buddy Mooring Line - 1/2"

    $34.42 - $54.16
  41. Greenfield Products Dock Buddy Bungee Cord

    $16.21 - $26.73
  42. Greenfield Products PVC Coated Navy Anchor

    $65.49 - $184.15
  43. Seachoice Jaw & Eye Swivel

    $20.60 - $61.30
  44. Perko Snap Fender Hooks (2-Pack) - 1309DP0CHR

    $24.66
  45. 6% off

    Whitecap Stainless Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

    $25.87 - $164.92
    $24.09 - $153.42
  46. 6% off

    Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

    $23.51 - $89.42
    $21.90 - $83.21
  47. 9% off

    Davis Instruments Fender Tender II (2-Pack) - 393

    $16.61
    $15.00
  48. 9% off

    Davis Instruments Boat Hook Replacement Tip - 5141

    $28.78
    $25.96

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.