"djb" wrote in message
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great question!!
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"Ivan Yonge" wrote in message
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My friend told me to use Anchor chain to attach between the anchor and
the
rope.. what is the reason? I was trying to search on Internet but
couldn't
find a good explanation. Can anyone tell me why please? thanks



1) It decreases the pulling angle on the anchor relative to the bottom, thus
improving the the ability of the anchor to *bite* the bottom better.

2) It serves as a shock absorber, helping to absorb the boat's movement due
to the wave action.

3) It provides abrasion resistance against sharp bottom structure.

4) It helps the anchor drop straight down, rather than "sailing" when
there's a strong current.