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Oct 14, 2026
How Are Anchor Chains Made? Forging, Welding, Testing and CertificationAsk one of our chain makers how an anchor chain is made and you will probably get a shrug, because for them it is simply Tuesday. For everyone else i... -
Oct 07, 2026
How a Windlass Works: A Complete Guide to Anchor Windlass Operation and CareFor anyone who spends time on the water, understanding how a windlass works can mean the difference between a smooth anchoring routine and a difficul... -
Sep 30, 2026
How a Windlass Works: Key Components, Operation, and Anchoring EssentialsWhen the anchor goes down, the deck machinery that lowers and retrieves it does far more work than most crew members realize. A windlass sits at the ... -
Sep 23, 2026
How Long Should Anchor Line Be? Scope Guidelines Every Boater Should KnowAfter more than a decade of manufacturing anchors, anchor chains, and mooring hardware, our team has answered thousands of questions from boat owners... -
Sep 17, 2026
How Heavy an Anchor Do You Need? Complete Sizing Guide for Boats and YachtsChoosing an anchor that is too light is one of the most common mistakes boat owners make. A lightweight anchor may hold in calm conditions but will d... -
Sep 16, 2026
How Are Buoys Anchored? Buoy Mooring Systems Explained by Marine ExpertsWhen a buoy rests in a harbor entrance, it seems to move with the waves but never actually drifts away. That is not luck. A buoy is held in place by ... -
Sep 09, 2026
How to Tie a Knot for a Boat Anchor: The Anchor Bend Step-by-Step GuidePicture this: you lower the anchor, feel the line come tight, and settle back while the boat swings at rest. Twenty minutes later, the shoreline has ... -
Sep 02, 2026
How to Properly Dock a Boat: Step-by-Step Approach, Lines, and Secure Tie-UpThe last twenty feet of a boat trip cause more damage than the previous twenty miles. Pilings, dock edges, and neighboring hulls do their worst work ... -
Aug 26, 2026
How to Moor a Boat: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Mooring Buoys and DocksLate on a summer afternoon, with a breeze pushing toward the harbor wall, is the wrong time to realize you have not worked out how to moor your boat.... -
Aug 19, 2026
How Does an Anchor Work? The Mechanics of Holding Power, Rode, and Setting ExplainedPicture a 20-meter workboat holding steady in an exposed anchorage while a 25-knot wind pushes against its hull and the tide runs in the opposite dir... -
Aug 12, 2026
Types of Shackles for Marine Rigging: Bow vs. Dee, Pins, Materials and SelectionStart with the Load Path, Not the Pin Size A deck crew connecting a mooring chain to a sinker and an engineer rigging a towing bridle face the same q... -
Aug 05, 2026
What Are Outfitting Parts? A Practical Guide to Sourcing and Project ManagementWhat Outfitting Parts Are and Why They Matter Outfitting parts are the components installed aboard a vessel, vehicle, or structure after the primary ...
