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 Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

Whitecap Fender Hook - S-977C

Maxwell Windlass Clutch Retaining Clip - 2311

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Seachoice Eye & Eye Swivel

Taylor Made Hot Spot Marker Buoy

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

Taylor Made Line Hanger - 1006

Lewmar HX1 Windlass Free Fall Shim - 66140014

Taylor Made Hull Guard Inflatable - Vinyl Fender

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1/2"

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

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Seachoice Fender Lock Eye (2-Pack) - 30131

Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Panther Spare Pole Clips (2-Pack) - KPPC

Lewmar Chain Grab Hook

Maxwell Sight Glass - 1/2" BSP - 3223

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

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

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Polyform G-3 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Maxwell Windlass Replacement NLP Washer Wave - SP0468

Seachoice Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 31501

Whitecap Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Sleipner Propeller Nut Washer - SM71181

Sea-Dog Small Replacement Hook for Boat Hook - 491051-1

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

Taylor Made Rail Fender Hanger

Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

Seachoice Anchor Rode Safety Lanyard with Deck Eye - 44190

Dock Edge Piling Cap - Cone Head

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

Seachoice Boat Hook Clip (2-Pack) - 71001

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

Attwood Nylon Premium Double Braided Dock Line

Taylor Made Oversized J-Hook for Fender Basket

Seachoice Nylon Anchor Line

Attwood Standard Anchor Control - 13700-7

Seachoice Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimble (2-Pack)

Seachoice Double Braided MFP Dock Line

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Seachoice Polypropylene Anchor Line

Attwood Mooring Fender Lock Kit - 11575-3

Taylor Made Rope Float

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Retaining Pin Kit - 66000619

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