Anchoring & Docking

  1. Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

    $8.16 - $17.35
    1
  2. Attwood Chain Link

    $8.12 - $22.67
  3. 9% off

    Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

    $7.99
    3
  4. Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $7.85 - $71.12
    1
  5. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

    $7.72 - $21.28
  6. 42% off

    Worldwide Enterprises Worldwide Thimble - FITTHBSTD91

    $7.60
    0
  7. Ronstan Fixed Hook - 11 mm (7/16") - PNP45

    $7.50
  8. Ronstan Nylon Thimble

    $7.28
  9. Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

    $7.07 - $40.09
    2
  10. Peguet Galvanized Steel Standard Quick Link

    $6.88 - $130.74
  11. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link

    $6.83 - $9.58
  12. 52% off

    Worldwide Enterprises Chain Grab Hook

    $6.82
    0
  13. Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

    $6.79
    3
  14. WPT Locking Wire - 30085

    $6.76
    2
  15. WPT Locking Wire - 30086

    $6.76
    1
  16. Chafe-Pro Heavy Duty Nylon Chafe Sleeve

    $6.60 - $8.34
    2
  17. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

    $6.58 - $17.14
    2
  18. Up to 24% off

    Suncor Anchor Shackle with Oversize Screw Pin

    $6.42 - $455.89
    0
  19. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle

    $6.40 - $10.95
  20. Maxpower Propeller Pin - 312053

    $6.01
    1
  21. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle

    $5.97 - $18.05
  22. Up to 14% off

    Suncor Commercial Thimble

    $5.96 - $11.60
    1
  23. Ronstan Quick Link

    $5.82 - $14.38
  24. 27% off

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

    $5.79
    0
  25. Taylor Made Locking Peg - 1009

    $5.70
    1
  26. Lewmar V1 Windlass Fall-Safe Lever - 65001063

    $5.67
  27. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Bolt - SP0037

    $5.66
    0
  28. Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link

    $5.48 - $12.23
    1
  29. Up to 9% off

    Titan Screw Pin D Shackle

    $5.07 - $86.51
    1
  30. Titan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle

    $4.92 - $119.09
    7
  31. Up to 14% off

    Suncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin

    $4.86 - $300.44
    2
  32. 36% off

    Taylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096

    $4.74
    0
  33. Up to 13% off

    Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

    $4.54 - $8.06
  34. Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil NACM Chain - 3/16"

    $3.62
    0
  35. Up to 53% off

    Suncor Bow Shackle with No-Snag Pin

    $3.54 - $16.59
    0
  36. Up to 39% off

    Suncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles

    $3.44 - $101.28
    7
  37. Up to 47% off

    Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

    $3.40 - $89.42
    4
  38. Up to 49% off

    Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

    $3.05 - $59.80
    0
  39. Samson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line

    $2.74 - $8.16
    1
  40. Yale Cordage Nylon Brait 8-Strand Rope

    $2.69 - $6.20
    1
  41. Up to 33% off

    Sea-Dog Utility Ring

    $2.61 - $8.56
    0
  42. Ronstan Stainless Steel Thimble

    $2.60 - $8.22
    0
  43. Up to 44% off

    Sea-Dog Quick Link

    $2.32 - $64.24
    1
  44. Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor and Dock Line

    $2.01 - $3.73
    0
  45. New England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line

    $1.64 - $2.22
    6
  46. Buccaneer Medallion 8-Plait Nylon Line

    $1.56 - $4.53
    3
  47. Up to 38% off

    New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Anchor and Dock Line

    $1.20 - $4.90
    3
  48. Samson Pro-Set-3 Nylon 3-Strand Line

    $0.94 - $6.87
    8

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.