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

Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

Wichard Sail Chafe Protector - 4107W

Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

Lewmar Socket Head Cap Screw

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner SXP50 Pro External Thruster Kit

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 125 mm (4.92") I.D. x 600 mm (23.6") - SM5001

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM79999

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM109999

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM125960

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Extender Connector - SM61322

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

Sleipner Stern Thruster Tunnel Cowl Set - SM90077

Maxpower Propeller Pin - 312053

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"

Worldwide Enterprises Standard Duty Thimble

Whitecap Straight Chock

TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch 2nd Switch Kit - 69043

TRAC Outdoors Fisherman 25-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69002

Tracy Deluxe Tournament Cockpit Step - BS-01

U.S. Rigging Anchor/Bow Shackle - 3/4" - K-14-24

TACO Precut Flexible Vinyl Boat Dock Bumper - 6' Flat - V11-0948WHA6

Taylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Whitecap Ladder Mounting Bracket - 6208

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Whitecap Fender Hook - S-0977C

Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

Whitecap Stainless Steel Quick Link

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

Vetus GRP Stern Thruster Tunnel

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

TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0317BKA50-1

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

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

TACO V12-0003 Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert

TACO V21-9678 Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail

Taylor Made Hull-Saver PWC Fender - 346

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

Taylor Made Buoy Rod Swivel - 35647

Taylor Made Hot Spot Marker Buoy

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 215 mm (8 7/16") I.D. x 1250 mm (49 1/4") - SM12012

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