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

Seachoice Slalom/Marking Buoy

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Tunnel Gasket - 553035

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Installation Fixing Kit - 589352

Suncor Stainless NACM Chain - 1/4"

Attwood Solid Braided MFP Anchor Line

Jim-Buoy Moor-Pro Buoy Protector Collar

Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Eye & Jaw Swivel - 181212-1

Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

WPT Locking Wire - 30087

WPT Locking Wire - 30088

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar Windlass Fail Safe Kit - 66000607

Seachoice Solar Side-Mount Party LED Dock Light

Seachoice Pontoon Square Rail Fender Adjusters

Imtra Chain Markers

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Seachoice Jaw & Eye Swivel

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

Attwood Deluxe Anchor Control - 13702-4

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

Lewmar Claw Anchor

Attwood SoftSide Dock Fender

Perko Boat Fender Lock - 1299DP0CHR

Polyform WS-1 Water Ski Buoy

Lewmar VX1 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66100127

Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66120008

Whitecap Galvanized Eye to Eye Swivel

Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Motor Cover Kit - 66000648

Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Davis Instruments Rocker Stopper Boat Stabilizer - 352

T-H Marine Pontoon Fender Hanger Clips for Pontoons - PFAC-1-DP

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

Sleipner Cable Ends - SM61275

Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

Lewmar Manual Recovery Fallsafe Pawl Kit - 66000628

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Stripper - 65001211

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 3/16" - 406940304

Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster

Star Brite Ez Hooker Boat Hook - 040134

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