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

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - 12' - S11-4650P12

TACO V21-9959 Rigid Vinyl Flex-Core Rub Rail

Sleipner Propeller Locknut - SM41260

Sleipner DC Thruster - SE30/125S-IP

Whitecap Galvanized Folding Anchor

Muir Storm VR 2200 Low Profile Vertical Windlass

Muir Storm VRC 2200 Vertical Windlass with Capstan

Plastimo Brass Connector for Inflation Valve - 67111

Davis Instruments Shockles Anchor Snubber - 2420

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Cap and O-Ring Kit - P104750

Maxwell Windlass Spare Seal Kit - P90006

Hayn Hi-MOD Anchor/Bow Shackle

Jim-Buoy Handy Float - 1100-Y

Jim-Buoy Moor-Pro Buoy Protector Collar

Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Safety Strap

Seachoice Anchor Kit

TRAC Outdoors G3 Wireless Remote Unit - 69930

Wichard Stainless Steel Chain Grip Hook for 1/2" Chain - 2986W

Polyform F-3 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

TACO Stainless Steel Rub Rail End Cap

Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Jaw & Jaw Swivel

Sleipner Boatpanel Thruster Control - SM8965

Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Chafe Guard

Whitecap Rope or Chain Deck Pipe - 6008HC

Plastimo Flexible Multifender - 63919

Polyform Elite Fender Cover EFC-A1

Lewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor

Maxwell AA150 Rode/Chain Counter - P102939

Maxwell HRC Series Horizontal Windlass with Capstan - HRC10812V

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle

Lewmar VX2+ Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Vetus Temperature Set

Seachoice Boat Hook Clip (2-Pack) - 71001

Seachoice Plow Anchor

Swobbit Universal Boat Hook - SW66650

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

Taylor Made Vertical Rail Fender Hangers (2-Pack) - 1099

Taylor Made Boat Guard Fender

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 1"

TACO Flexible Rub Rail Insert - V12-0317BKA50-1

TACO V11-3426 Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit

TACO V30-1008 Flexible Vinyl Trim

Sleipner SM101270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Sleipner SM501270 Replacement Thruster Propeller

TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Switch Assembly - 69851

Vetus Bow Thruster - BOW3512E

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