Anchoring & Docking
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10% offSea-Dog Stainless Steel Anchor Swivel - 182608-1
$52.19 -
Lewmar Anchor Chain Tensioner - 66840068
$51.99 -
Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch
$51.99 - $68.99 -
Sleipner S-link System T-Connector for Spur - SM61326
$51.99 -
Vetus Bow Pro VCAN Bus Cable
$51.99 - $174.99 -
Lewmar Pro-Sport Windlass Main Shaft Kit - 66000646
$51.99 -
C.S. Johnson Chain Snubber Hook - 46-465-5
$50.99 -
Sleipner S-Link System Spur Power Cable - SM61328
$50.99 -
Greenfield Products Painted Navy Anchor
$50.99 - $66.49 -
Up to 10% offBeckson Hook-Mate Boat Hook
$50.39 - $79.99 -
Up to 15% off
Buccaneer Double Braid Anchor Line
$49.99 - $301.99 -
Whitecap Anchor Tensioner - AR-6490
$49.99 -
T-H Marine Z-LAUNCH Watercraft Launch Cord
$49.99 - $63.99 -
Lewmar CRW400 Slider Arm Assembly - 66000779
$49.99 -
Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook - 71050
$49.99 -
Imtra Windlass Foot Switch
$48.99 -
Taylor Made Rubber Mooring Snubber
$48.99 - $81.99 -
Taylor Made Commercial Grade Double Molded Profile Edge Guard
$48.99 -
Up to 10% offPlastimo Bumper Dock Fender
$48.59 - $253.79 -
Attwood Grapnel Anchor System - 3.5 lbs - 11969-4
$47.99 -
Polyform EFC-3 Elite Fender Cover
$47.99 -
Suncor Skene Bow Chocks
$47.99 - $343.99 -
Taylor Made Pontoon Fender
$47.99 - $51.99 -
Polyform EFC-03 Elite Fender Cover
$47.99 -
Lofrans #910 Project 1000 Chainpipe Stripper - LWPCP048A
$47.99 -
Seachoice PVC Dock Guard - DE1136S
$47.99 -
Up to 10% offAnkerplex AP Anchor Stowage Bag
$47.69 - $118.79 -
Peerless ACCO Boatman's Pride Pre-Cut Anchor Leader Chain - 1/4" - 406940405
$46.99 -
Polyform A-1 Commercial Grade Buoy
$46.99 -
Lewmar 110TT Thruster Propeller - 589451
$46.99 -
Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Chain Pipe Cover - 66000625
$46.99 -
Lewmar HX1 Windlass Base Matt and Kit - 66140012
$46.99 -
Lofrans Conversion Deck Pad - White - LWPDPCON1
$46.99 -
Ronstan Series 80 Alloy Thimble - RS208040
$46.55 -
Taylor Made Dock Cushion - 46011
$45.99 -
Whitecap Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - 2023
$45.99 - $51.99 -
Maxwell AA Rope/Chain Counting Sensor - SP4120
$45.99 -
Lewmar AA Sensor Field Connector
$45.99 - $53.99 -
Whitecap Stainless Steel Skene Bow Chocks
$45.99 - $128.99 -
Panther Water Spike Anchor
$45.99 - $64.99 -
Lewmar Universal Stainless Steel Fairlead Anchor Bow Roller - 66840060
$44.99 -
Lewmar Windlass Roller Bearing Kit - Gen 2 - 66000634
$44.99 -
Taylor Made Sur-Mark Buoy Labels (2-Pack)
$44.99 - $48.99 -
Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/60/75/80/90 - BP275S
$44.99 -
Taylor Made Dock Pro Standard P-Shape Edge Guard
$44.99 - $56.99 -
Seachoice Telescoping Boat Hook/Paddle - 71070
$44.99 -
Greenfield Products Deep Water Anchor Buddy Mooring Line
$44.99 -
Up to 35% offLewmar PGX Premium Galvanized Anchor
$44.09 - $174.59
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.