On Mon, 03 May 2004 14:07:54 GMT, "Ivan Yonge"
wrote:

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

Chain serves a dual purpose:

It prevents chafe on the rode as it scrapes along the bottom.

It adds to the ability of the anchor to remain set by providing extra
weight and by adding some shock absorbing.

Jack
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Jack Dale
Swiftsure Sailing Academy
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