"SandyVigor" wrote in message
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Ok, a little confused here, The Anchor Line I use, is Nylon, attactched to
my Anchor is an Anchor Rode, or Chain. 4' of heavy Glavanized Chain that
is to aid in the setting of the Flukes. If I tie up to a Dock, I use
Dockline, if I tie up to a Mooreing, I use the Mooreing Line on my vessel.
I allways carry 6 Docklines, and 2 Moreing Lines and on my Anchor is 100'
of Nylon Rope that is tied to a 4'-6' length of Heavy Chain that is
attatched to the 'eye' of my Anchors so that my Anchors will set and my
vessel will stay.
This has obviously worked since my Vessel was one of many few that did not
end up ashore after Ivan hit us.
All of these tactics and Proper Anchoreing can be reviewed and learned
from your local USCGAUX.


Yes, you are a bit confused. The entirety of your nylon anchor line and
chain is properly considered the rode, not just the chain. Also, the chain
serves other purposes in addition to helping set the anchor. And lastly,
rope when aboard a vessel, is generally referred to as line. Might want to
go back and brush up on those USCG Auxiliary courses.