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

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Seachoice Mooring Snubber

TACO Aluminum Half-Oval Edge Molding - 12' - A51-0102TAL12D

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

AO Coolers Flat Fender

Peguet Stainless Steel Large Opening Quick Link

C.S. Johnson Single Hook Anchor Chain Tensioner - 46-250-1

Jim-Buoy Rope/Net Float - 1504

Lewmar Axis Shallow Water Anchor

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles

Lewmar E-Series Contactor/Solenoid

Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 Horizontal Windlass Kit

Lewmar VX3 Gypsy Only Vertical Windlass Kit

Polyform CC-2 Center Tube Buoy

Polyform CC-4 Center Tube Buoy

Taylor Made Hull-Saver Vinyl Covered Corner Bumper - 345

Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

Taylor Made Rope Float

Taylor Made Chafe Guards (2-Pack)

Maxpower Propeller Pin - 312053

Maxwell Hinged Bow Roller

T-H Marine Rub Rail End Cap

Sleipner SM101272 Replacement Thruster Propeller

Suncor Commercial Thimble

Taylor Made Standard Straight Dock Bumper - 344

Sea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble

WPT Locking Wire - 30085

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

Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840060

Ironwood Anchor Ring Anchor Retrieval System - 002.45

Maxwell Windlass Clutch Retaining Clip - 2311

Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - Upper - 4611

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR15P

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR-40P - CQR40P

Lewmar Pro Series Control Arm Kit - 66000097

Lewmar RMS H2/H3 Horizontal Windlass Module - 66000008

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Fastener Kit - 66000626

Taylor Made Locking Peg - 1009

Taylor Made Traditional Stainless Steel Fender Lock and Peg Set - 1010

Seachoice C Guard Profile - DE1132S

Lofrans Type C Control Switch - LWP610000C

Lofrans Sensor and Magnet Kit

Seachoice Jaw & Eye Swivel

Ronstan Stainless Steel Quick Link - 5/16" (8 mm) - RF713

Greenfield Products Deep Water Anchor Buddy Mooring Line

Wichard Sail Chafe Protector - 4107W

Whitecap Hawse Pipe - 6128C

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