Anchoring & Docking

  1. Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

    $142.99 - $309.99
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  2. Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

    $2,259.10 - $3,247.20
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  3. 10% off

    New England Ropes Nylon Double Braid Dock Line

    $19.99 - $199.99
    $19.99 - $199.99
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  4. 15% off

    Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Vinyl Fender

    $37.99 - $143.99
    $32.29 - $143.99
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  5. 20% off

    Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/16"

    $5.80 - $2,130.99
    $4.64 - $1,875.27
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  6. Maxwell RC Series RC8-8 Vertical Windlass - RC8812V

    See price in cart
    2
  7. Softlite Gel Coat-Friendly Mooring Buoy

    $334.99 - $539.99
    2
  8. Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass Kit

    $2,189.99 - $2,358.99
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  9. 10% off

    Buccaneer Double Braid Dock Line

    $11.44 - $96.99
    $11.44 - $96.99
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  10. Rocna Original Galvanized Steel Anchor

    $227.48 - $14,413.99
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  11. Lofrans X2 Vertical Windlass

    $2,324.70 - $2,886.40
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  12. 20% off

    Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

    $26.99 - $168.99
    $26.99 - $168.99
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  13. 10% off

    Rocna Vulcan Galvanized Steel Anchor

    $276.23 - $3,344.99
    $248.61 - $3,344.99
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  14. Seachoice Pyramid Mooring Anchor

    $69.99 - $3,409.99
    2
  15. Crosby G-209 Series Anchor Shackle

    $11.03 - $1,738.99
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  16. Sleipner SE80/185T DC Thruster

    $3,132.00
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  17. Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC101012V

    $2,693.60
    0
  18. Marpac Fixed Grapnel/Wreck Anchor

    $32.99 - $82.99
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  19. 10% off

    Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 3/8"

    $7.71 - $2,174.99
    $7.71 - $2,174.99
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  20. Lewmar Premium Pre-Made Anchor Rode

    $322.99 - $902.99
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  21. Plastimo Bumper Dock Fender

    $53.99 - $256.99
    2
  22. Lewmar Windlass Motor with Gearbox - 68000527

    $1,125.99
    3
  23. Maxwell RC Series RC10-8 Vertical Windlass - RC10812V

    $2,693.60
    1
  24. Lewmar Windlass Control Solenoid - 12V DC - 68000939

    $145.99
    2
  25. Rocna MK II Galvanized Steel Anchor

    $470.99 - $2,852.99
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  26. Taylor Made Fleece Fender Cover

    $37.99 - $43.99
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  27. 10% off

    Lewmar Gen 2 Thruster Controller

    $266.99 - $563.99
    $240.29 - $507.59
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  28. Sleipner Joystick Thruster Control

    $319.50
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  29. Samson Pro-Set Nylon Anchor Line

    $71.99 - $470.99
    2
  30. Taylor Made Premium Fender Cover

    $30.99 - $43.99
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  31. Imtra Watertight Windlass Dual Solenoid Control Box - 12V - SPA-20700

    $119.99
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  32. Lofrans Electric Motor

    $677.99 - $2,397.99
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    Lewmar Pre-Made Anchor Rode

    $196.99 - $660.99
    $196.99 - $660.99
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  34. Lewmar V3 FastFit Motor Gearbox Assembly

    $1,613.99
  35. 51% off

    Kingston Anchors Replacement Bow Roller Wheel

    $42.99 - $140.99
    $20.76 - $140.99
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  36. Crosby G-209A Series Forged Alloy Anchor Shackle

    $20.99 - $264.99
    3
  37. Maxwell RC Series RC10-10 Vertical Windlass - RC1010CAP12V

    $2,860.00
    0
  38. Sleipner S-Link System Dual Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC212

    $949.50
    2
  39. Todd Boarding Stairs with Handrail

    $516.99 - $651.99
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  40. Taylor Made Dock Pro Inflatable Dock Wheel

    $83.99 - $234.99
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  41. Lewmar V1 Vertical Windlass Kit - 6671011108-138

    $1,814.99
    0
  42. Vetus Bow 55 Thruster

    $1,876.20
    0
  43. Sleipner Thruster Electronic Control/Delay Relay Box - SM61232I

    $173.99
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  44. Maxwell Reversing Solenoid

    $157.99 - $176.99
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  45. Lewmar 185TT GEN 2 Tunnel Thruster

    $1,911.99 - $3,947.99
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  46. Maxwell Series Wound Replacement Windlass Motor

    $601.99 - $616.99
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  47. Lewmar Pro-Series 1000H Horizontal Windlass Kit - 6657011108-102

    $1,241.99
    1
  48. Taylor Made Sur-Moor T3C Mooring Buoy

    $120.99 - $412.99
    2
 
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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.