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Default anchor question?

On Jun 13, 5:51*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:50:21 -0300, "YukonBound"

wrote:
The anchor chain (usually long as boat length), helps keep the anchor set
and makes it less likely to drag.


Last but not least, chain provides abrasion resistance where it is
most needed. *A nylon rode dragging on the bottom will not last long,
particularly on a rocky or coral bottom.


Wayne, concerning my pontoon boat anchor. Does that mean that I need
to put a chain on my cement block?