Anchoring & Docking

  1. Sleipner Cable Ends - SM61275

    $20.90
    0
  2. Up to 9% off

    Taylor Made Fender Loc Fender Lines (2-Pack)

    $21.15 - $22.16
    4
  3. 29% off

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

    $21.32
    0
  4. Whitecap Anchor Retrieval Ring - S-0147

    $21.55
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  5. T-H Marine 2 Piece Keyed Fender Holder

    $21.55 - $24.48
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  6. Up to 9% off

    Taylor Made Hull Saver Vinyl Covered Fender

    $21.55 - $51.39
    0
  7. Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

    $21.68 - $28.78
  8. WPT Locking Wire - 30088

    $21.80
    4
  9. Buccaneer Double Braid Fender Lines/Whips

    $22.02 - $22.65
    5
  10. Lewmar Manual Recovery Fallsafe Pawl Kit - 66000628

    $22.04
    1
  11. Whitecap Galvanized Eye to Eye Swivel

    $22.10 - $24.03
  12. Sea-Dog Soft Bristle Brush and Squeegee Boat Hook Attachment - 491075-1

    $22.13
  13. Lewmar Windlass Replacement Stripper - 65001211

    $22.17
    0
  14. Wichard Anchor/Bow Shackle - Self-Locking Pin

    $22.81 - $548.98
    4
  15. TACO Stainless Steel Rub Strake

    $22.85 - $51.34
    3
  16. Davis Instruments Rocker Stopper Boat Stabilizer - 352

    $22.85
    4
  17. Seachoice Solar Side-Mount Party LED Dock Light

    $22.86 - $79.54
  18. Peguet Aluminum Standard Quick Link

    $23.04 - $40.60
  19. Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 5/8"

    $23.09
    2
  20. Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

    $23.17 - $148.71
    1
  21. Polyform G-2 Ribbed Twin-Eye Fender

    $23.21 - $26.82
    0
  22. Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

    $23.51 - $89.42
  23. Fendergrip Push Button Fender Adjuster - FX-8

    $23.68
    3
  24. Whitecap Deck Pipe Cover with Chain - S-0113T

    $23.69
  25. Spiroll Chafe Guards

    $23.74
    1
  26. Star Brite Ez Hooker Boat Hook - 040134

    $23.76
  27. Up to 61% off

    Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

    $23.81 - $190.93
    12
  28. Lewmar Replacement Windlass Fleming - 6052907

    $23.91
    0
  29. Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

    $23.99 - $44.33
    1
  30. Taylor Made Personal Watercraft Buoy

    $24.02
    2
  31. YakGear Brush Gripper

    $24.29
  32. Seachoice Lift 'n' Lock Anchor Control - 41481

    $24.61
  33. Seachoice PVC Coated Anchor Lead Chain

    $24.63 - $54.20
  34. Perko Snap Fender Hooks (2-Pack) - 1309DP0CHR

    $24.66
  35. Up to 9% off

    Taylor Made Vinyl Dock Bumper

    $24.84 - $27.53
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  36. Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster

    $25.10
    4
  37. Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/8"

    $25.17
    2
  38. Attwood Premium Nylon Anchor Line

    $25.34 - $81.00
  39. Lewmar Pro Series Windlass Clutch Nut Wrench - 66000099

    $25.44
    2
  40. Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

    $25.51 - $106.33
    3
  41. Up to 9% off

    Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

    $25.52 - $83.82
    10
  42. Greenfield Products Kwik Grip Rope Lock (2-Pack) - 01-R-LOCK

    $25.57
  43. Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Fastener Kit - 66000626

    $25.87
  44. Whitecap Stainless Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

    $25.87 - $164.92
  45. Peguet Aluminum Large Opening Quick Link

    $26.06 - $50.12
  46. Taylor Made Standard Straight Dock Bumper - 344

    $26.14
    1
  47. TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

    $26.20
    17
  48. Seachoice Contour Fender

    $26.44 - $50.14

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.