Anchoring & Docking

  1. Seachoice PWC Dock Line (2-Pack) - 40531

    $10.48
  2. Seachoice Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 31501

    $13.91
  3. Douglas Marine Adjustable Chain Boy - 010-0030

    $698.56
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  4. Douglas Marine Professional Anchor Connector

    $112.76 - $167.98
  5. Douglas Marine Mooring Belt

    $179.69 - $214.94
  6. Douglas Marine Cardan Mooring Springs

    $279.11 - $350.14
  7. Maxwell Clutch Cone - 7439

    $267.07
  8. Maxwell Parallel Shaft Motor - SP2908

    $2,321.53
  9. Lewmar CRW400 Slider Arm Assembly - 66000779

    $71.08
  10. Lewmar VX1/VX1L Windlass Gypsy Top Cap Kit - 66100120

    $251.56
  11. Lewmar VX1 Windlass Base Kit - 66100121

    $159.91
  12. Lewmar VX1L Windlass Base Unit - 66100122

    $159.91
  13. Lewmar VX1 Windlass Gypsy Drum Drive Kit - 66100126

    $268.48
  14. Lewmar VX1 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66100127

    $20.85
  15. Lewmar VX1L/HX1 Windlass 800W Motor Assembly - 12V - 66100141

    $213.49
  16. Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Chain Cover Kit - 66120003

    $42.88
  17. Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Gypsy Drum Drive Kit - 66120007

    $479.98
  18. Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66120008

    $20.85
  19. Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Stripper Ring - 66120011

    $31.60
  20. Lewmar HX1 Windlass Base Matt and Kit - 66140012

    $66.85
  21. Lewmar HX1 Windlass Free Fall Shim - 66140014

    $15.47
  22. Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Base - 66000624

    $262.84
  23. Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Main Shaft Kit - 66000646

    $73.90
  24. Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Main Case - 66000651

    $220.54
  25. Egis Mobile Electric Contactor

    $82.36 - $175.42
  26. TRAC Outdoors Angler 30-G3 Electric Anchor Winch with AutoDeploy - 69004

    $378.53
  27. TRAC Outdoors Deckboat 40-G3 Electric Anchor Winch with AutoDeploy - 69005

    $420.83
  28. TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Remote and Control Box - 69884

    $55.61
  29. TRAC Outdoors Davit Assembly for Pontoon 35/Deckboat 40-G3 - 69927

    $42.92
  30. Rocna MK II Stainless Steel Anchor

    $7,112.81 - $10,124.64
  31. Muir Pawl Counterweight - MBRZCWGHR4000C

    $306.55
  32. Muir Compact Thor HR4200 Horizontal Windlass - MH420024D-3/8H

    $17,830.47
  33. Muir VC 850 Capstan - MCAPSS00850A

    $622.54
  34. Muir Cougar HR1200 Capstan - MCAPSS01200C

    $588.70
  35. Muir Storm VRC 4000 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

    $14,182.06 - $14,879.99
  36. Muir Storm VR 4000 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

    $2,475.53 - $14,308.94
  37. Muir Atlantic/Storm Series Chainwheel

    $1,720.14 - $2,081.80
  38. Lowrance Recon Joystick Remote - 000-16176-001

    $436.29
  39. Lowrance Compact GPS Remote - 000-16287-001

    $188.11
  40. Powerwinch Free-Fall Anchor Windlass Rode

    $530.83 - $1,340.24
  41. Seachoice Pontoon Square Rail Fender Adjusters

    $20.79 - $174.03
  42. Lewmar Extendable Pontoon Bow Roller - 66840555

    $1,051.07
  43. Lewmar Pontoon Bow Roller - 66840437

    $592.82
  44. Lewmar Anchor Storage Bag

    $85.13 - $127.43
  45. Whitecap Galvanized Eye to Eye Swivel

    $21.02 - $22.85
  46. Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $11.89 - $24.27
  47. CMP Cordage Premium Snubber Kit

    $179.70 - $348.90
  48. Douglas Marine Master Mooring Junior Series Mooring Springs

    $544.88 - $735.23

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.