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

YakGear Brush Gripper

Panther Spare Pole Clips (2-Pack) - KPPC

Panther Anchor Rope with Cleat & Hook

Tsunami Beach & Pier Cart

TACO Aluminum Overlap Rub Rail - 12' - A11-0151TAL12D

TACO Stainless Steel Hollow Back Rub Rail - S11-4500P12

Sea-Dog Small Replacement Hook for Boat Hook - 491051-1

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

Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

Wichard Bow Shackle - Captive Pin

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

Whitecap Straight Chock

Polyform F-8 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform CC-3 Center Tube Buoy

Novabraid Double Braid Small Boat Mooring Pendant

Plastimo Articulated Dock Fender - 39146

Polyform EFC-8 Elite Fender Cover

Polyform F-1 Commercial Grade Classic European Twin-Eye Fender

Polyform F-4 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform F-8 FenderFits Fender Cover

Polyform NF-3 Series Twin-Eye Fender

Sleipner SX35 Compact Stern Thruster

Sleipner SXP50 Pro External Thruster Kit

Sleipner Boat-Shaped Docking Control Panel - SM8909C

Sleipner GRP Bow Tunnel - 125 mm (4.92") I.D. x 600 mm (23.6") - SM5001

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM79999

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM49999

Sleipner Q-Prop Thruster Propeller Upgrade Kit - SM109999

Sleipner Replacement Thruster Propeller - SM125960

Sleipner SE80/185T-IP DC Thruster

Sleipner S-Link System Backbone Extender Connector - SM61322

Sleipner S-Link System Single Joystick Speed Control Panel with Display - SMPJC211

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

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Peerless ACCO DIN 766 Grade 40 Windlass Chain - 6 mm (1/4")

C.S. Johnson Captain Hook Chain Snubber with Nylon Rope - 46-475

TRAC Outdoors Pontoon 35-G3 Electric Anchor Winch - 69003

Tracy Deluxe Tournament Cockpit Step - BS-01

Suncor Straight Chocks

Worldwide Enterprises Standard Duty Thimble

Whitecap 304 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller

Whitecap Anchor Roller Mount

Whitecap Anchor Roller with Bale

Whitecap Ladder Mounting Bracket - 6208

Novabraid Twin Polyester Double Braid Mooring Pendants

Lewmar V5 Vertical Windlass Kit - 66910104-145

Lofrans Cayman Compact Horizontal Windlass

Kingston Anchors Stainless Steel Anchor Bow Roller - BR16P

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