Anchor types, rode, shackles, swivels, mooring systems, and ground tackle maintenance.
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The anchor rode connects your boat to the anchor. It can be all chain, all rope, or a combination of both, most commonly 20 to 50 feet of…
Anchor shackles are robust, galvanized or stainless-steel bow shackles fitted with a screw pin that connect the anchor to the rode. They…
The bow roller, sometimes called an anchor roller, is a metal fitting at the bow that guides the anchor and chain during deployment and r…
The chain locker, also known as the anchor locker or rode locker, is a dedicated storage compartment in the bow where the anchor rode col…
A kedge anchor, sometimes called a secondary or auxiliary anchor, is a backup typically sized at about 50 to 75 percent of the primary an…
Mooring lines, also known as dock lines, are nylon ropes used to secure a vessel to a dock, piling or mooring ball. They are typically ma…
The primary anchor is the boat’s main ground tackle used for everyday anchoring. Common styles include plow, spade and fluke designs. It…
A snubber is a length of elastic nylon line attached to the anchor chain several feet below the bow with a chain hook or grab. The other…
A windlass, either electric or manual, is a powerful winch mounted on the bow that retrieves the anchor rode, reducing physical effort an…