Best boat dock lines & ropes according to redditors

http://www.amazon.com/100-FT-Shock-Cord-BLK/dp/B001P6CO6Q

Consider swapping out your rope. I was amazed at the difference in weight between Paracord and arborist cord.

https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Arborist-Replacement-Polyethylene-Throw/dp/B0057HYVEW/

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.

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

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.

Amazon is having a sale on rope

I use a 100 foot "clothesline". I bought a leash clip at my local hardware store.

This is the kind of cord I used. Wear leather gloves--it can savage your hands.

I used something like this clip.

Anchor buddy for the offshore anchor, then a line to shore. You can stretch these about 30'.

You need a starter set of rope!

Ahh gotcha. Amazon has some decent entry-level nylon that comes in 100ft lengths if you don’t mind cutting the lengths yourself and finishing the ends. I’ve suspended with it and it’s alright. Might be suitable depending on shipping.

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