Docking

Shop for your dock at West Marine.

According to U.S. Coast Guard vessel statistics, an average boat in the U.S. is operated just 54 days per year. So what are boats doing while they sit unused in their slips? Well, depending on the marina where you keep your boat, it can be quite a lot. Take for example marinas where the action of wind, current, swell, and waves put a constant strain on dock lines, fenders and hardware. That’s why West Marine offers a complete selection of dock lines, fenders, dock hardware and accessories to keep your boat secure and protected in its slip.

Dock lines You Can Trust

To keep your boat secure in your slip, West Marine offers boating’s best selection of dock lines. Choices include three strand, double braid and 12-strand single braid lines. While you can purchase dock line material by the foot and splice the lines yourself, most boaters select from among our pre-spliced dock lines, which include a spliced eye and finished (whipped) end. Of course, these lines are available in various lengths and in a variety of colors.

Fenders cushion and protect boat hulls.

Fenders protect boat hulls from docks, pilings and other boats. If your fenders have seen better days, now is the time to replace them. West Marine offers a variety of types of fenders in a number of shapes. Fender shapes include tubular fenders, rectangular fenders, round fenders and oval fenders. Choices include a variety of fenders by Taylor Made, including their Big B Fenders, Super Gard Fenders, Storm Gard Fenders, and their Inflatable Fenders. Another brand to consider is Polyform. Polyform offers round buoy style fenders in a variety of colors which are popular with commercial fishermen. They also offer their F-series of fenders, which are offered in sizes to accommodate small and large boats. If you have a large yacht and need a really big fender, check out Polyform’s F-series of fenders which includes their F-13 Fender, which is designed for boats 70’ and larger in length.

Beyond Dock Lines and Fenders

Apart from dock lines and fenders, West Marine offers everything else you might need for your dock. This includes dock boxes, dock carts, cleats, dock bumpers, dock wheels, dock lights, dock de-icers and much more.

Further Reading:

• How to Choose Dock Lines
• Five of Our Best Dock Lines