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Anchoring EquipmentHow-To Guides

Everything you need to anchor with confidence, from anchor selection and chain sizing to rode setup and holding power. Learn how to match anchoring equipment to your boat, seabed, and cruising ground.

  • Maxwell anchor rode package with galvanized chain spliced to 8-plait nylon line

    How to choose Anchor Rodes?

    Choose an anchor rode by sizing 1/8 inch of nylon rope diameter for every 9 feet of boat length, adding a chain of at least half the rope's diameter, and...