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Anchoring & Docking
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Up to 74% offWorldwide Enterprises Standard Duty Thimble
$0.04 -
Up to 10% offSamson Pro-Set-3 Nylon 3-Strand Line
$0.22 - $4.01 -
Up to 54% off
New England Ropes Premium Nylon 3-Strand Anchor and Dock Line
$0.43 - $2.89 -
Up to 10% off
Buccaneer Medallion 8-Plait Nylon Line
$0.61 - $2.51 -
9% offNew England Ropes 8-Plait Nylon Line
$0.67 -
Up to 10% offSamson HarborMaster Double Braid Anchor and Dock Line
$0.90 - $2.00 -
Up to 50% offSea-Dog Quick Link
$1.16 - $42.99 -
Up to 10% offYale Cordage Nylon Brait 8-Strand Rope
$1.33 - $3.57 -
Ronstan Stainless Steel Thimble
$1.35 - $5.15 -
Up to 39% offSea-Dog Utility Ring
$1.36 - $5.38 -
Up to 10% offSamson Super Strong Double Braid Nylon Line
$1.37 - $4.82 -
Up to 59% off
Sea-Dog Rope Thimble
$1.74 - $39.99 -
Up to 52% offSea-Dog Heavy Duty Thimble
$1.89 - $59.99 -
Up to 40% offSuncor Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thimbles
$1.92 - $61.19 -
9% offPeerless ACCO Grade 30 Domestic Proof Coil NACM Chain - 3/16"
$1.93 -
Up to 58% offSuncor Bow Shackle with No-Snag Pin
$1.99 - $9.72 -
Up to 10% offTitan Screw Pin Bow/Anchor Shackle
$2.63 - $71.99 -
Up to 14% offSea-Dog Galvanized Steel Screw Pin Anchor Bow Shackles
$2.66 - $5.04 -
Up to 10% offTitan Screw Pin D Shackle
$2.72 - $52.19 -
Up to 30% offSuncor Bow/Anchor Shackle with Screw Pin
$2.88 - $202.49 -
39% offTaylor Made Lifeline Fender Clips - 1096
$2.94 -
9% offTaylor Made Locking Peg - 1009
$3.26 -
Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Quick Link
$3.30 - $7.86 -
Ronstan Quick Link
$3.53 - $9.31 -
Maxwell Windlass Replacement Bolt - SP0037
$3.59 -
Lewmar V1 Windlass Fall-Safe Lever - 65001063
$3.60 -
Up to 14% offSuncor Commercial Thimble
$3.62 - $7.43 -
Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Bow Shackle
$3.63 - $11.79 -
Up to 10% offWhitecap Galvanized Steel Rope Thimble
$3.64 - $10.05 -
30% offPeerless ACCO DIN 766 Grade 40 Windlass Chain - 6 mm (1/4")
$3.68 -
10% offWPT Locking Wire - 30085
$3.74 -
10% off
WPT Locking Wire - 30086
$3.74 -
Up to 10% offChafe-Pro Heavy Duty Nylon Chafe Sleeve
$3.83 - $4.94 -
Maxpower Propeller Pin - 312053
$3.84 -
Up to 15% offSeachoice Premium 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line
$3.90 - $23.79 -
Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Cast D-Shackle
$3.92 - $6.99 -
Up to 25% offSuncor Anchor Shackle with Oversize Screw Pin
$3.93 - $307.49 -
10% offPeerless ACCO Grade 43 Domestic High Test ISO Chain - 1/4"
$3.95 -
54% offWorldwide Enterprises Chain Grab Hook
$4.20 -
Whitecap Galvanized Steel Quick Link
$4.21 - $6.07 -
Peguet Galvanized Steel Standard Quick Link
$4.24 - $87.89 -
Up to 10% offWhitecap Galvanized Steel Anchor Shackle
$4.33 - $12.57 -
Up to 15% offSeachoice 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Dock Line
$4.37 - $42.49 -
Ronstan Nylon Thimble
$4.51 -
Up to 15% offSeachoice D Anchor Shackle
$4.53 - $14.00 -
Up to 15% off
Seachoice Double Braided Nylon Fender Line
$4.56 - $10.10 -
Ronstan Fixed Hook - 11 mm (7/16") - PNP45
$4.66 -
45% offWorldwide Enterprises Worldwide Thimble - FITTHBSTD91
$4.72
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.