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Anchoring & Docking : Anchors


  Anchors (30)
  Boathook (8)
  Dock gear, Boat Lifts, Ice Eaters (24)
  Fenders, line holders, Dock Lines (28)
  Roll Stabilizers (see also Engine stabilizers) (4)
  Anchor Windlass (15)
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Folding Anchor

Folding Anchor


Designed for small boats, Kwick Teks 3lb anchor is built into a small all in one package. The 4 fluke grapnel anchor will hold in shallow water with bottom surfaces like sand, mud or rocks. The flukes...
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SandShark Anchor

SandShark Anchor


This sand anchor has folding handles and solid construction. The 4 inch blade is screwed into the sand and drives into the clay layers below to provide a sure anchoring point. The sandshark anchor ext...
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Anchor Saver

Anchor Saver


Anchor saver uses the age-old method of releasing a stuck anchor. This method typically uses a wire tie or similar tie to attach the anchor rode the shank of the anchor. The rode continues past the sh...
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Cooper Anchors

Cooper Anchors


This novel approach to a small boat anchor is from Australia. The anchor is made in plastic! I would never have thought of this. The anchor does have a weighted tip and the novel fixed shank plow type...
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Anchoring in Mud

Anchoring in Mud


Anchoring in mud has its challenges. The main reason is that much of the mud we find is soft and even though the anchor digs in the mud gives way. Load pulls on anchors in mud are only around 1/3 of t...
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Kiwi Anchor rider

Kiwi Anchor rider


Anchor buddy is an anchor weight, (also known as chums, kellets, sentinels, anchor angels) which have been used for generations to anchor boats more securely. They also reduce the swing radius up to ...
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Anchor Alert

Anchor Alert


While anchoring it is always a nervous time when a storm or bad conditions threaten you. Your anchors holding power is tested and you may drag. This means constant monitoring which can lead to fatigue...
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Stinger Kayak anchor

Stinger Kayak anchor


Stinger is an anchor system for kayakers. Fishing from a Kayak is on the increase with specialist designs including rod holders and storage. Now the stinger lets you anchor in a shallow river to maint...
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Shore Spike Anchor

Shore Spike Anchor


The shore spike anchor is a simple device that is driven into the sand, or clay or beach. The simple spike holds a boat close to the shore and pulls against the bow anchor, which is pulling the boat o...
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Power-Pole

Power-Pole


The power-pole is a boat anchor for small skiffs and fisherman in shallow water. The system uses a pole which is mechanically pushed into the bottom. The poles are available in 6 and 8 ft models. The ...
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Anchoring Newsletter

Anchoring Newsletter


Discover and learn about the latest anchors for todays boater. This newsletter features some of the best anchors old and new. Some of the newer anchors on the market are pretty weird looking, so h...
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Wireless Remote Control; Windlass and Thruster

Wireless Remote Control; Windlass and Thruster


Auto Anchor makes some good anchoring devices that can measure how much rode chain is deployed and other features. The remote control allows you to control your anchor windlass dropping or retrieving ...
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Digger Anchor

Digger Anchor


Digger Small boat anchor. The digger is almost a Fluke type anchor but with spikes....
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Ultra Anchor

Ultra Anchor


The ultra Anchor from Quickline is stainless Steel and has ballasted chamber to lower the center of gravity. Certainly the anchor was very stable with the ballast pushing the tip to dig in. Compared t...
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Raya Anchor

Raya Anchor


An interesting new boat anchor, on the market. Anchor Latina has an interesting angle adjustment which changes the angle from 32 to 40 degrees which can change the bite angle to help digging in soft m...
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Delta Anchors

Delta Anchors


The Delta anchor from Lewmar is the fixed shank version of the Plow anchor such as the CQR. The Delta anchor is called self launch which refers to the anchors ability to launch from a bow roller on i...
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Spade Anchor

Spade Anchor


The spade anchor made in Tunisia and rated for boats up to 65 feet is notable in its design by the pointed tip and angled shape. The Spade anchor has half of its weight in its angled sharp ballasted c...
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Fortress FX- Anchors

Fortress FX- Anchors


I have always looked at the Fortress marine anchor as a boats backup anchor due to the folding and storing capability. However due to the many tests plus the endorsements the fortress gets its may be ...
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Stainless Steel Chainstopper

Stainless Steel Chainstopper


Imtra has a couple of anchor chain stoppers worth looking at. One is the SPA-6988S (top pic)which has a removable pawl for anchor chain sizes 1/4"-3/8" chain, Sale Price: $54.95. Then they have two ch...
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Stainless Anchors

Stainless Anchors


This site has stainless anchors in all designs including; CQR, Plow, Folding, Spade, Delta, Claw, Bruce, and Danforth and from 8 lbs to 75 lbs....
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HoseCoil

HoseCoil


When you are at anchor a washdown pump will help clean the anchor. HoseCoil is an easy storage and hose combination that you can install in the anchor locker. It also can be mounted in the cockpit and...
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Kastoff mooring device

Kastoff mooring device


If you are at anchor and need to be able to cast off and use the engine controls and steering Kastoff is designed for you. The tripline allows you to cast off from the helm. Designed by Peter Almond a...
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Ankadata

Ankadata


Anchor Rhode measurement device launched at the Southampton Boat Show. This counting device can replace your anchor roller or be placed behind it. Designed for boats in the 25-45 ft range and rope di...
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Ultra Swivel

Ultra Swivel


The ultra swivel rotates and aligns as well. Made out of 316L stainless steel swivel that is strong, safe and a super efficient way to connect your anchor chain to the anchor. When retrieving the anch...
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Rocna

Rocna


Watching a fellow boater arrive with an inappropriate anchor for his new boat made me take a look at anchors. Here is the Rocna, designed by world cruiser Peter Smith originally for his own use, is me...
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Anchor Watch

Anchor Watch


I have had calls about how to address anchors dragging. Apart from getting the right anchor and size, knowing if the anchor is holding is very key. If the anchor drags during the night an alarm can be...
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Supreme anchor

Supreme anchor


The roll bar allows the anchor to settle right side up. The shank has a full length slot so if the anchor is stuck you can pull from the opposite side and the chain will ride up the shank so you are n...
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Stainless anchors

Stainless anchors


Mirabella has a Manson anchor custom made. These anchors are certainly large and well designed by the look of things. If you need big anchor look here....
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XYZ anchor

XYZ anchor


Made of marine-grade stainless steel and weighing only 11 pounds, the XYZ Anchor boasts more than 9,000 pounds of holding power in sand. The XYZ anchor was rated by Practical-Sailor as performing well...
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Stainless folding anchor

Stainless folding anchor


This is a prefect idea for the racing yacht or small boat or secondary anchor. One piece folding anchor in stainless, no assembly required, great for emergency use quick to deploy and will take up ver...
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