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Balancing Proven Tradition with Cutting-Edge Performance

When choosing an anchor, it’s not a question of “traditional vs. modern”, despite our eye-catching article image *wink*, but "what combination of r...

Anchors

Windlass Problems? Common Issues and How to Fix Them

Let's look at common issues with windlasses and how to address them:1) Windlass Won’t Run in Either Direction2) Solenoid Clicks, but Windlass Won’t...

Windlasses

Our history: a 20 year journey

You may not know this but our company has been around for quite a while. We were an internet-only business when that sort of thing was relatively u...

Lifestyle

Boat Cleaning Tips for Anglers: Keeping Your Vessel Spotless and Pristine

As passionate anglers, we understand the importance of maintaining our boats in top-notch condition. A clean and well-maintained boat not only enha...

Boat Maintenance

Avast, Ye Mariners! Master the Art of Docking: A Swashbuckling Guide for Boaters

Ahoy there, matey! So, you've set sail on the treacherous seas of boat docking, eh? Fear not, landlubber! We've got some tips and tricks to help yo...

Docking

Top Reasons to Keep a Boating Maintenance Log

We know you already understand the importance of maintaining your vessel. After all, you want to ensure that your boat is always in tip-top conditi...

Boat Maintenance

4 Top Tips for Buying a New-to-you Used Boat

Used-boat buying can be a great way to get a great deal on a boat, but it can also be risky if you don't know what you're doing. Here are some secr...

Lifestyle

Bent Boat Anchor Shank: Common Causes and Prevention Tips

Numerous factors can ultimately lead to a bent anchor shank, but the majority of the time this is caused either by a bad snag or from the boat shif...

Anchoring

Prepare Your Boat For An Above Average Hurricane Season

According to the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS), 2021 will likely bring more hurricanes to the Atlantic coast than we have t...

Lifestyle

Best Methods For Anchoring Your Jet Ski in Deep or Shallow Water

Jet Ski and PWC riders often don't have actual docks or slips for you to tie up to when exploring new areas. As a result, it's important to have th...

Anchoring

Best Options For Connecting Your Boat To WiFi Internet

Whether you’re sailing around the world, exploring remote destinations, or hosting a few friends for a weekend getaway, there has never been a bett...

Lifestyle

Choosing the Right Lighting For Your Dock

Dock lights not only help give your dock the right look but also go a long way to ensure you, your guests and your property remain safe and secure....

Docking

Best Anchor Rode Accessories to Make Anchoring Easier

Anchoring with inadequate ground tackle is not only unsafe but can also make setting anchor a painstaking and arduous process. Luckily there are a ...

Anchor Rodes

Best DIY Upgrades to Add Comfort and Value to Your Boat

As the weather begins to cool off and the boating season starts to wind down, now is the perfect time to start planning a few DIY upgrades you can ...

Lifestyle

Outboard Boat Engine Won't Start: Common Issues and Fixes

Oh no! You go to crank your outboard only to realize it won't start. Don't fret - by following these common outboard problems and fixes you'll be a...

Boat Maintenance

How to Clean Boat Fenders

Dirty fenders aren't just hard on the eyes, they can also leave ugly streaks and scratches down the hull of your boat that are hard to remove. Dirt...

Boat Maintenance

Boating With Dogs: Essentials and Creature Comforts

Dogs can make great first mates whether you're setting sail for the long voyage or taking the boat out for some quick fun in the sun on your favori...

Lifestyle

When to Replace Your Anchor Rode

How often do you change your anchor rode? This is a question we seldom hear, but in reality, is a question that boat owners should ask themselves m...

Anchor Rodes

Understanding Working Load Limits for Your Boat's Ground Tackle

Equipping your boat with adequate ground tackle is an essential part of owning a boat. Before anchoring, or even before shopping for ground tackle,...

Anchor Rodes

Choosing an Anchor Rode: Three-Strand, 8-Plait, or Double-Braided Rope?

All anchor rode is not created equally. If you've shopped for anchor rode before, chances are that you have seen a variety of different anchor line...

Anchor Rodes

Tips for Monitoring and Avoiding Anchor Drag

Anchor drag can send your boat unexpectedly veering out to sea, or worse, the rocks. Today there are a variety of tools boaters can use to alert th...

Anchoring

Common Windlass and Anchor Line Snags and How to Prevent Them

If you use a windlass to help lower and retrieve the anchor on your boat, chances are that you've experienced the occasional snag, jam, or bind as ...

Windlasses

Tips and Tricks for Using a Windlass

The windlass is a wonderful back-saving device that retrieves your anchor with just the push of a button. A properly maintained windlass is the key...

Windlasses

How to Identify and Eliminate the Source of Boat Odor

Boat odors can come from a variety of sources. It's important to know where and what to look for to completely eliminate the source of the smell. O...

Boat Maintenance

Best Fuel Saving Tips For Boaters

With the warm summer months at our doorstep, boaters everywhere are looking for ways to take full advantage of a fun and relaxing boating season wi...

Lifestyle

How to Choose the Best Galleyware for your Boat

Compared to your kitchen at home, your boat’s galley requires a little extra thought when it comes to dinnerware. Your kitchen does not rock or swa...

Lifestyle

How to Choose the Best Rod Holders for Your Boat

Rod holders are an often overlooked yet extremely useful tool for fishing. A well-planned array of rod holders on your boat can eliminate some of t...

Lifestyle

How to Install a Boat Bimini Top

Installing a boat bimini top on your boat is an inexpensive and easy way to make your time on the water more comfortable. Boat biminis provide shad...

Bimini Tops

Make The Most of Your Bimini Top

When shopping for a Bimini Top, it's easy to become overwhelmed trying to find the best match for your boat. Bimini tops offer many customizable fe...

Bimini Tops

Boating Vocabulary: Words Boaters Should Know

Boating has a long history and has played, and still does play, a crucial role in exploration, transport, and recreation. With that kind of legacy ...

Lifestyle

Prevent Dock Line Chafing and Know When to Replace Failing Boat Lines

Line chafe is one of the biggest enemies when it comes to boat ownership. Chafed and weakened boat lines are not only dangerous for overhead riggin...

Docking

Anchoring.com's Anchoring Quiz

Test your anchoring knowledge with our anchoring quiz!

Anchoring

Boat Ramp Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts for a Swift Boat Launch

During peak boating season the ramps are crowded and people are anxious to get on the water. If you're an avid boater, chances are you've seen temp...

Docking

How to Repair or Patch a Hole or Tear in a Boat Cover

Before you run out and drop a bundle on a brand-new cover, consider repairing your existing cover with a patch. It will be less expensive than a ne...

Boat and RV Covers

How to Launch a Boat by Yourself

Launching a boat can be one of the most difficult and stressful aspects of boating. This stress only gets worse if you're launching a boat without ...

Docking

The 5 Best Tips for Preventing Mold and Mildew on Your Boat

Once mold and mildew get established, they are difficult to get rid of, and most boat insurance does not cover related damage. The key to dealing w...

Boat Maintenance

Boat Cover Types and Materials

Choosing a cover can be confusing given the number of different materials and the different variations of covers. We’ll cover some of the basics th...

Boat and RV Covers

Retrieve a Fouled Anchor and Tips to Prevent Snags in the First Place

It happens far too often. You're ready to pull anchor and set off after a relaxing float only to find that your anchor won't budge. Don't reach for...

Anchoring

How to Deploy and Use a Sea Anchor or Drogue

Sea Anchor, Storm Drogue, Sea Brake, Parachute Anchor, Drift Sock: these are several names used to describe devices deployed to create drag on a ve...

Anchoring

Boat Cleaning Guide: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Some boaters consider cleaning and detailing to be a daunting and back-breaking task. Fortunately for them, it doesn't have to be! While keeping a ...

Boat Maintenance

How to Install a Windlass

Hand hauling your anchor is fine if you have a small boat with a small anchor for fishing or lunch stops, but once your anchor and tackle starts ge...

Windlasses

Choosing The Right Recreational Boat Type

Choosing the right boat can a daunting task. With so many options it can be difficult to find the exact boat type that meets your individual needs....

Lifestyle

Shore Anchoring or Beaching Your Boat

Part of the fun of boating is spotting a beautiful beach, or interesting little cove, and pulling in to enjoy lunch or a swim in idyllic surroundin...

Anchoring

Anchoring Etiquette: A Guide for Anchoring Responsibly

We share our waterways with a community of boaters. Knowing proper etiquette on the water is important, not only to foster orderly behavior, but fo...

Anchoring

The Best Winter Boating Activities

When the weather starts to cool, many boaters take this as a sign to dock their boat and begin the long wait for warmer months to come back around....

Lifestyle

The Bahamian Moor: How to Set Two Anchors off the Bow

The advantage of using a Bahamian Moor over other two-anchor techniques such as Bow and Stern, is that the Bahamian Moor allows your boat to swing ...

Anchoring

Bow and Stern Anchoring: How to Use a Stern Boat Anchor

There is a wide variety of anchorages out there, each with its own challenges. It is therefore important, as a boater, to be armed with a wide vari...

Anchoring

Boating Essentials: What To Have On Your Boat

No two boating adventures are the same. Scenarios can arise that can turn your average day on the water into something totally different. You can't...

Boat Maintenance

The Best Way to Store Your Sails for the Winter

When you’re winterizing this year, don’t forget your sails. It is important to take your sails off the boat completely and store them in a dry, tem...

Boat Maintenance

Four Main Reasons To Add a Bimini Top To Your Boat

There are four essential reasons for installing a bimini top cover on your boat: Comfort Protection from the elements Protect your boat Quick and ...

Bimini Tops

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