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

Attwood Chain Link

Sea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackle - 147610

Seachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Suncor Extra Heavy Duty Thimble

Seachoice D Anchor Shackle

Peguet Galvanized Steel Eyelet Quick Link

Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line

Plastimo Fender Valve Adapter - 56860

Hi-Liner Stainless Steel Thimbles

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

Seachoice Twisted Anchor Shackle

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 5/16"

Attwood MFP Solid Braid MFP Dock Line

Peguet Galvanized Steel Large Opening Quick Link

Maxwell Quick Release Clip - 4547

Maxwell Replacement Windlass V-Ring Seal - SP0708

Seachoice Double Braid Nylon Dock Line

Whitecap Nylon Skene Bow Chocks - 3.5" - 3455B

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

Ronstan Fixed Hook - 8 mm (5/16") - PNP5

Lalizas Anchor Rode Marker Set - 41357

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Shackle

Sleipner Propeller Drive Pin - SM61241

Taylor Made Fender Inflation Needles (3-Pack) - 31010

Seachoice Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle

Buccaneer 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/8"

Peguet Galvanized Steel Delta Quick Link

Dock Edge Poly Line Holder - DE91409F

Attwood Hollow Braided Polypropylene Anchor Line

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 7/16"

Peerless ACCO BBB Chain - 3/8"

Taylor Made Rope Float

Taylor Made Double Braided Dock Line

Lewmar Replacement Windlass Control Arm Kit - 66000649

Peerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil ISO Chain - 1/2"

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

Seachoice Polypropylene Anchor Line

Attwood MFP Double Braid Dock Line

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Retaining Pin Kit - 66000619

Seachoice Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimble (2-Pack)

Seachoice PWC Dock Line (2-Pack) - 40531

Attwood Mooring Fender Lock Kit - 11575-3

Peguet Galvanized Steel Pear Quick Link

Seachoice Nylon Anchor Line

Seachoice Galvanized Anchor Lead Chain with Shackles

Seachoice Anchor Rode Safety Lanyard with Deck Eye - 44190

Attwood Standard Anchor Control - 13700-7

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