Reddit mentions: The best boat docking & anchoring products

Congrats on the boat and soon to be spouse! It's always a little tough to answer this question since we don't know what he already has for the boat. Here is my short list of things that come to mind that are always appreciated.

Quality dock lines that match the color of the boat and are long enough 1/2" by 20 ft. like these should do the trick for the Capri.

A good soft cooler than you easily lug on and off the boat. I've gone through many coolers over the years. This one is by far my favorite.

Polarized sunglasses. Pick whatever style you both like, but make sure they are polarized. Polarized sunglasses cut glare and allow you to see into the water better. They make it easier to spot shallow areas while cruising which can actually save you from some expensive repairs.

A nice quality water resistant duffel bag or backpack, you can even find places that will put your boat name on them if you have picked a name.

A good water proof flashlight. This little guy plus a set of energizer lithium batteries have been great for me. I know the lithium batteries are pricey, but they won't leak when left neglected on the boat like alkalines will, and they have a lot more juice and longer shelf life which really counts when it comes to boat equipment.

Last thing that came to mind, a multi tool with a good knife blade. I've used my Skeletool more times than I can count on the boat.

I hope you have a blast on the new boat! Post lots of pictures and tell us your stories. And if you have questions, this sub is very supportive and helpful.

Most of the open water swimmers I know use garmins, unlike swimming laps a strong current (drift in our case) can add a lot of distance to a lap. There are a lot of places you can do open water swimming in Chicago, as others have said Ohio Street Beach is probably the most common, it's a marked 1/2 & 1 mile course. You can also swim at "The Point" at 57th Street, I know people who are training for big open water swims (think English Channel) like to train there because the water is deeper and you get some bigger waves, Ohio is protected. Pretty much any beach in Chicago isn't bad for swimming, the biggest problems are the Chicago lifeguards and the general population. The lifeguards get freaked when you go in past your bellybutton and they are totally unprepared for cold water and big waves. The general public likes to wallow and don't pay a lot of attention so they tend to get in the way. Your best bet is to get to the beach early before the guards and the crowds show up, then you can go as deep as you want and you don't have to worry about swimming around people.

As far as clarity, it depends on the day one day it could be very clear the next it could look like a washing machine. Also, get a pair ear plugs the cold water will cause problems. Lastly, pick up one of these if you are swimming alone it's always best to swim safe.

Milk crate with rod holders in back

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kayak+crate+rod+holder&ref=nb_sb_noss_2


Scupper plugs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F7NKV8H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


definitely going to want a seat mod.


a dry bag: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H5PQHGV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


An Anchor and Anchor trolley will make fishing and most importantly, staying on the sweet hole much easier.
https://www.amazon.com/YakAttack-LeverLock-Deluxe-Trolley-AMS-1003/dp/B016LF5CI2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=anchor+trolly+kit&qid=1568053827&s=gateway&sr=8-1


https://www.amazon.com/Danielson-AFOLDG3-Folding-Galvanized-3-Pound/dp/B004LR7R8G/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=anchor+trolly+kit&qid=1568053827&s=gateway&sr=8-27


Looks like you could use a paddle holder.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=paddle+clips&ref=nb_sb_noss_1


Amazon has inexpensive kits you can get a bundle of eyelets with rivets. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075V1JN52/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have everything on my yak leashed
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D4NSCRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RGWD6TW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love carrying a small collapsable grappling anchor. Cup holders are always welcome. Also, this style of back rest is a nice thing to have. Anything to make the canoe more comfortable will let you stay out for longer stretches.

For Shimano chains (which based on your second question sounds like you have), you must use a replacement pin. Putting the pin back in will likely result in the pin coming out.

Shimano 9 speed chain pin - Just search for whatever speed chain you have (7,8,9 or 10) for the right pins.

Better yet, use a KMC quick link: KMC 9 speed missing link Again, there are links for various speed chains make sure to search the right one.

I normally break my chain when new and replace a link with a KMC link, makes it super easy to take the chain on and off for cleaning, especially on a MTB. Also, the KMC links come in a 6 pack so I toss one or two in my saddle bag in case I need one to fix the chain during a ride.

> Also, windows.

And rooftops. It's amazing how easy it can be to get into a place from above, and there's usually something climbable running up the side if you're nimble.

And I agree with /u/drummel1 you're underestimating the power of a human with a prybar or sledge. Wanting to get in without comprimising the door or without trace is a different game. Head on over to /r/lockpicking for that game.

Also, I've lost count of the times I've seen a security door set in a wall that is weaker than the door. Like link 6 in your stuff, that wall is thin sheet steel, a knife to start the hole and a pair of tin snips will get you through it if you go between studs, there should be room to squeeze through.

Personally, I've got one of THESE I really want to throw in my truck attached to a chain. Back into the wall with it to shove it through, let it expand inside, drive away and make a new door? Dunno, but it would be fun to try!

Whats up /r/amateur_boxing? I asked a while back what would be a good heavy bag for outdoor use and some people recommended I buy a buoy and fill it with water, so I did. I bought the 18 inch buoy off of Amazon for a little over $70 (name brand aqua bag cost $150) and hung it from my tree with nylon rope from Lowe's. Filling it with water was my main concern but all you need is a flat head screwdriver to remove the cap and a pair of long pliers to remove the tiny rubber bulb inside.

Please feel free to critique my bag work and keep in mind I've been hitting the bag for about 6 months.

I am using Sabas Pro-Series 160z gloves.

https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Made-Products-Inflatable-Vinyl/dp/B000MUD51Y?th=1

Best of luck! If you can't find one, this item has free same day delivery...

Thanks! That might be my best bet. It's a really great kayak for day trips and stuff and I don't really want to sell it because it's exactly what I want when I just wanna go paddle out.

Also, I mounted a Scotty anchor pulley on the console. I think I'm gonna strap a couple crab pots to the back and use the pulley to lower and retrieve them down in spots that don't get crabbed much.

Well... that's hard to say.

These are typical. I've got one, used it once. They are a pain, get tangled easily, etc.

I've talked with people who use them, and it's always a crapshoot -they hold well on some bottoms, and not at all on others.

On a bigger boat, you use anchors that dig into the bottom and create suction and drag to hold you in place, but even the best anchor won't hold in all conditions - I've seen cemented mooring lines snap in high winds and waves.

For a kayak, the anchor has to be small and light, and that means it's not going to dig in well to a sandy bottom. It will more than likely just drag along until you hit a big enough rock the tines can grab onto.

What's the flow like on the river, and what's the bottom?

If you want to go even cheaper, this is my setup and it works great.

 

Kayak - $180

Rod Holders - $9

Anchor - $35

Anchor Trolley Kit - $20

 

A little bit of DIY, but it works great, and less than half the price you wanted to spend.

FMS Ravenox Solid Braid Utility Rope

This is some awesome rope and it has a low friction rating, machine washable (although I haven’t tried it), comes in a bunch of colors, and holds knots really well, but not so well that you can’t easily undo them later. Another thing is it has a natural tangle resistants. I have had it only get tangled up on me once and that was undone by a shake of the rope.

More line than you think you need. Double the line. You can never have enough line.

Waterproof, powerful flashlight my recommendation

Plastic bag with a lanyard for valuables/wallets/phones/licenses. Alternatively, a pelican case.

A pair of vice grip pliers ("The wrong tool to get every job done right")

A knife, as others said. I work professionally on the water as well as boating recreationally. The Myerchin Rigging Knife is the best all purpose knife to have on board. It might be a little overkill, but when you need a line cut fifteen seconds ago, you'll be glad you have it.

A VHF handheld radio and a knowledge of what channels are monitored by the USCG (13, 16, 22A), Commercial traffic (13/16) and local police/fire departments

Spare fuses, bulbs, plugs

A Towboat US membership

A bigger, heavier anchor if you're anywhere with a decent amount of current (rivers, oceans). I'm very much a proponent of overkill when it comes to anchoring. I use an anchor way bigger than my 20' pontoon needs, and it's a tad pricey, but once I drop it and pay out the scope, I rarely worry about dragging.

Bag of cleaning supplies. Rags, paper towels, and the holy trinity of vinyl care: melamine pads, CLR Mold & Mildew, and 303 protectant

Most important item of all: A bleach bottle with the bottom cut off

Not to worry. There are two easy solutions.

First, if you want the french drain to work properly, put the new basin right where the old one was. Gravity is waters' enemy. You don't want your french drain to fill up with water.

Now, secure the basin with an anchor kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Ground-Anchor-System-50016-Piece/dp/B000AMQC46

Then, go get some rigid foam at your local big box store, and cut out a circular plug to fit the top of the basin. It will insulate it, and it will be very lightweight. Easy to remove.

I hate the shakers and those bangers you need to move from tank to tank.

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check anything like these out, work great, they're loud and you clip it onto your gear so you never forget to move it over.

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https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Stainless-Spring-Carabiner-Marine/dp/B06XZ85GS2/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1539971194&sr=1-8&keywords=stainless+steel+carabiner

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https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Choice-Marine-Stainless-Carabiner/dp/B00OU2KMEI/ref=sr_1_21?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1539971194&sr=1-21&keywords=stainless+steel+carabiner

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Any carabiner like those as long as they are stainless steel and hefty enough.

If you are allowed to cut pavement or chisel a bit of it away get one of THESE.

Also, get the kryptonite fuggedaboutit chain. But make sure you loop it through the back tire and the frame with no way to get it on the ground (makes less leverage for a bolt cutter).

Locking both the front and the back greatly reduces your chance of having it stolen because they'll need enough people to pick it up.

Also, get full coverage insurance. It's a bit extra, but worth the peace of mind.

We use caving ladders in the military and once you learned to climb them, they were pretty easy. They are roll up metal ladders that are not to heavy and also take up very little space.

https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-Mountain-Steel-Caving-Ladder/dp/B001OPGU2W

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That should work fine. I use a "boat hook" which was made to handle the salt water but if the painters pole is aluminum you should be fine as well. I mount the gopro with a handlebar mount and then a 360 arm.

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https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Boat-Tele-53in-92in-2/dp/B004D3ALOK/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=boat%2Bhook&qid=1555428573&s=gateway&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1

Jewett Cameron Weatherguard 6 Piece Easy Hook Anchor Stakes Kit with Drive Rod (30" Stainless Steel Cable w/6 pcs plus drive rod) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AMQC46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oUE.AbTB86EF2

These might help.

There’s a lot on [amazon](Shoreline Marine Double Braided Nylon Dock Line https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BL8ETA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-DYmDbH9SY690)

[This one](Shoreline Marine Double Braided Nylon Dock Line https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BL8ETA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-DYmDbH9SY690) only goes to 20’ but there are other choices if you need more length. The 3/8” is probably plenty strong for a kayak.

Shoreline Marine Double Braided Nylon Dock Line https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BL8ETA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-DYmDbH9SY690

I bought this anchor off of amazon.com, its only 1.5lbs
(http://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Anchor-Pack-Pound-Watertight/dp/B001M4HT8Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1375407455&sr=8-10&keywords=kayak+anchor)
Its does great on a lake, buts it tends to close up in a river

Yeah, I was thinking about something like this, which you could keep with you and use it to catch a loop tied in a line fastened to a dock pylon beforehand.

Here's the one I got from Amazon. I bought it (and the grappling hook) for the costume, and I've been using it every single day (turns out I love huge impractical bags, but not purses, so this keeps me from hauling my whole life with me everywhere).

As someone who has recently bought into this sport, here's the list of items I've purchased.

• Kayak
  
• PFD
  
• Paddle
  
• Tie downs
  
• Paddle leashes (x4) - I bought extra to keep my stuff in the boat (tackle box, etc) and in case one gets left behind.
  
• Extra carabiners
  
• Dry bag
  
• Phone pouch
  
• Anchor - No idea how good it is yet, just got it today, but it's cheap.
  
• Rope for anchor
  
• DIY first aid kit
  
• Sun screen
  
• Mosquito/tick repellent
  
  For the first aid kit, even if you just throw some paper towel and electrical tape in a zip lock baggie, you'll be able to patch yourself up good enough to not bleed all over your car. While loading up the other day, I managed to snag my finger on my license plate. Not enough to do any real damage, but it would have been nice to have a band-aid.

To safely swim a lake without the drawbacks of a life vest, try one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Kiefer-SaferSwimmer-Large-Buoy/dp/B00M3D0ZZC

There's also molded plastic ones the life guards at a local lake would check out to swimmers. It's a bit sturdier but pricier.

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/sporti-guard-rescue-can-26531/?q=1&richrelevance&ClickCP&item_pagerr1

So if I understand this correctly, he wants to spend $24,960,000,000.00 for a measure that can be circumvented for less than $20? How is being a f**king idiot supposed to make America great again?

Its just one click away on Amazon.

This should do the trick:
https://www.amazon.com/SZCO-Supplies-Grappling-Hook-Cord/dp/B015X1O65K