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

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Mounting Kit - 66000644

Seachoice Fender Lock (2-Pack) - 30121

Seachoice Bungee Anchor Line - 40521

Seachoice Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail

Seachoice River Anchor

Seachoice Jaw & Eye Swivel

TRAC Outdoors G3 Wireless Remote Unit - 69930

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

Swobbit Universal Boat Hook - SW66650

Power-Pole Wireless Dash Switch - CM2-DASH-ADV-PP

Greenfield Products Shallow Water Anchor Buddy Mooring Line - 1/2"

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Mushroom Anchor

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Slip-Ring Fluke Anchor

Whitecap Straight Chock

Lewmar Socket Head Cap Screw

Polyform F-2 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-4 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Sleipner SX50 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner SXP50 Pro External Thruster Kit

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM79999

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM109999

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM125960

Sleipner SE120/215T - 24V DC Thruster - SE120/215T-24V

Sleipner S-Link System Dual Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC212

Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

Polyform EFC-03 Elite Fender Cover

T-H Marine Kayak Anchor Kit - BE-AN-50299-DP

TACO Quick Release Fender Lock - F16-0151-1

TACO Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert - V12-0342BKA50-1

TACO Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert - V12-4155BKA50-1

TACO Rub Rail End Cap - F90-0002BKN-1

TACO Rub Rail End Cap - F90-0001BKN-1

Taylor Made Hull-Saver PWC Fender - 346

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

Taylor Made Quick Knot Fender Hangers (4-Pack) - 1098

Taylor Made Solar LED Warning Light

Taylor Made Traditional Fender Boots

Taylor Made Corner Guard

Sleipner eVision DC Thruster Adapter Plate - SM176172

Sleipner 4-Port S-Link T Connector - SM61403

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

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 1/4"

Peerless ACCO DIN 766 Grade 40 Windlass Chain - 6 mm (1/4")

Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil NACM Chain - 3/16"

Vetus Gasket Flange for BOW125/160 - 1 mm (0.04") - BP119

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