"NOYB" wrote in message
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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.


Good answer NOYB! What are you doing up here...spying for Jeb?