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

T-H Marine 2 Piece Keyed Fender Holder

Polyform G-1 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Shear Pin (2-Pack) - 559017A

Jim-Buoy Moor-Pro Buoy Protector Collar

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Imtra Chain Markers

Lewmar 185TT Bow Thruster Installation Fixing Kit - 589352

Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

Attwood Deluxe Anchor Control - 13702-4

Whitecap Galvanized Eye to Eye Swivel

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

Seachoice Slalom/Marking Buoy

Attwood SoftSide Dock Fender

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

Perko Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack) - 1223DP0CHR

Vetus Rubber Bellows for Joysticks - VP000080

Taylor Made 1/2 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Taylor Made 3/4 Round Perimeter Gunnel Guard

Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

Seachoice Bungee/Stretch Dock Line (2-Pack)

Lewmar Windlass Fail Safe Kit - 66000607

Perko Boat Fender Lock - 1299DP0CHR

Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender

Taylor Made Dock Piling Cap

Polyform G-4 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

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

Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Motor Cover Kit - 66000648

Seachoice Twin Eye Smooth Fender

Lewmar Claw Anchor

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

Seachoice Solar Side-Mount Party LED Dock Light

Seachoice Pontoon Square Rail Fender Adjusters

Lewmar VX1 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66100127

Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Manual and Kit - 66120008

Sleipner Cable Ends - SM61275

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Polyform G-2 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

Maxwell Spring-Pressure Arm - 7037

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

Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster

Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Whitecap Stainless Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

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