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

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 5/8"

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Whitecap Step Stool - 60088

Sea-Dog Anchor Chocks - 322150-1

Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Whitecap Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain

Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Sea-Dog Double Braided Fender Line - 6' - (2-Pack)

Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Boat Hook

Sea-Dog Leather Mooring Line Chafe Kit

Whitecap Chain Stopper - AR-6495

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/8"

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 1/2"

Sea-Dog Folding Grapnel Anchor

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1

Whitecap Hinged Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - S-0112C

Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

Whitecap Bow Chocks

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Jaw & Eye Swivel

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Eye to Eye Swivel

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line 3/4"

Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023

Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490

Whitecap Chrome Plated Brass Skene Bow Chocks

Whitecap Oval Spare Cover with Chain - S-0114T

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Oblong Eye Plate - 088721

Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line - 302110100G/W-1

Whitecap Anchor Chocks - S-0143S

Whitecap Anchor Roller

Sea-Dog Folding Anti-Snag Anchor Kit - 318003KP

Sea-Dog Quick Link

Sea-Dog Rope Thimble

Sea-Dog Utility Ring

Whitecap Stainless Steel Rope Thimble

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

Whitecap Rub Rail End Cap

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

Whitecap Nylon Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

Whitecap Anchor Chain

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