On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:46:42 -0500, Richard Casady
wrote:

On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:17:21 -0400, "Michael Wright"
wrote:

I believe the purpose of the chain is to hold the flukes down to initially
set the anchor. Please correct me if I am wrong MW

I thought the chain was to connect the anchor to the boat.

Casady

although it's a bit lengthy, the USCG boatcrew seamanship manual is
available online. has great info for basic boating questions.