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

Davis Instruments Shockles Line Grabber - 2460

Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line with Eye

Taylor Made Dock Pro Vinyl Dock Bumper

Taylor Made Rail/Lifeline Fender Brackets (2-Pack) - 1097

Perko Rope Deck Pipe

Seachoice Automatic Fender Adjuster - 79101

Davis Instruments Line Snubber (2-Pack) - 22" - 1468

Davis Instruments Boat Hook Replacement Tip - 5141

Power-Pole Universal Travel Strap - TRAVEL-STRAP-F

Peguet Galvanized Steel PPE Pear Quick Link

Taylor Made Quick Draw Fender Adjuster - 1092

Beckson Hook-Mate Hook End - HM-R

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

Taylor Made Super Gard Fender

Lewmar Windlass Replacement Plunger Kit - 66000618

Attwood Boat Hook

Lewmar Windlass Control Arm Replacement Kit - 66000600

Seachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Anchor Line

Sea-Dog 3-Sided Brush Boat Hook Attachment

Taylor Made Perimeter Removable Chafe Guard

Perko Boat Fender Lock - 1299DP0CHR

Greenfield Products PVC Coated Slip-Ring Fluke Anchor

Seachoice Pontoon Square Rail Fender Adjusters

Crosby G-341 Weldless Sling Link

Seachoice Utility Anchor

Seachoice Mooring Snubber

Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Bumper

Whitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Chain

Taylor Made Quick Knot Fender Hangers (4-Pack) - 1098

New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Dock Line

Polyform NF-3 Series Twin-Eye Fender

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69821

Taylor Made Perimeter Chafe Guard

Sea-Dog Rubber Snubber

WPT Locking Wire - 30087

Peguet Aluminum Delta Quick Link

TRAC Outdoors Winch Replacement Rope Spool - 69841

Lewmar V1/2/3 Windlass Fastener Kit - 66000626

Whitecap Ladder Mounting Bracket - 6208

Peguet Trapeze Quick Link

Greenfield Products Kwik Grip Rope Lock (2-Pack) - 01-R-LOCK

Peguet Stainless Steel Square Quick Link

Taylor Made Storm Gard Fender

Whitecap Replacement Bow Roller

Lewmar Pro Series Windlass Clutch Nut Wrench - 66000099

Attwood Mooring Snubber Kit - 11730-7

Attwood Premium Nylon Anchor Line

Peerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 5/8"

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