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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 ...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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The difference between Braided Rope & Twisted Rope

Braided rope is stronger and is nicer on the hands than twisted rope, but it's a pain to splice yourself. This means if you're using a windlass and...

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Anchor Rope Cleaning? More Harm Than Good?

We answer your rope cleaning questions: what good does cleaning an anchor rope do? Does cleaning an anchor rope cause harm? Best methods to clean a...

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What Type of Rope/Chain Do I Need For My Windlass?

One of the questions we get asked the most is "What type of rope/chain do I need for my windlass?". We've listed some of the most common windlass m...

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How to Tie The Best Anchor Knot

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All About Chain Types

In North America, five types of chain make up the bulk of all chain types used for anchoring. Here are the differences between them.

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How To Do A Rope To Chain Splice

If you are using a windlass, rope-chain splices are essential as you cannot use a shackle between the rope and chain when using an anchor windlass....

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The Difference Between HT Chain and BBB/Proof Coil Chain

What is the difference between HT/G43 chain and BBB chain/Proof Coil Chain/etc. Does it matter which one I use in my windlass? In this article we'l...

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