Cordage & Rigging

Boat Anchor, Marine Hardware, Boat Dock Accessories, Boat Winches, & More

Boat Anchor, Marine Hardware, Boat Dock Accessories, Boat Winches, at discount prices. Boaters Marine Supply carries Boat Anchor, Boat Anchor Rope-Chain, Boat Winches, and Windlass, Marine Hardware, and Marine Parts, for small boats to large yachts. When shopping for a boat anchor be sure to include the rope and chain (rode), so that you can properly attach your boat anchor to your boat. The anchor rode consists (preferably) of a length of chain (5 or more feet long) and nylon rope.  Nylon rope is flexible allowing for some elasticity to the rope, and boat anchor, with no fiber breakage.  The chain attaches to the boat anchor (with the use of marine hardware, such as a clevis devise) to prevent chafing and adds weight to help give your anchor a vertical grab on the bottom. The anchor rope is attached to the chain (with another clevis devise) and ultimately attached to the cleat (or windless) of your boat. Remember to always use the correct (rode) scope of rope and chain for success in anchoring. A typical ratio of rode is 7 to 1, (can vary) so 70 feet from windless or cleat to the boar anchor at the bottom would require 490 feet of rode.  Rode’s and scope can vary depending on the vessel size, bottom terrain, tidal conditions etc.  For a more detailed education in boat anchor there are numerous reference sources such as the "Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling" manual as well as the US Power Squadron and US Coast Guard Auxiliary. If you have any technical questions about Boat Anchor, Marine Hardware, Boat Dock Accessories, or Boat Winches, let our experts help.