Bowgus is correct. the chain is a shock absorber. and the
anchor rope should be 7 times the depth of the water. Capt.
boots
"Bowgus" wrote in message
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The weight of the chain acts as a shock absorber and the
length should be
minimum the length of the boat ... 18' boat, 18' chain.

Ivan Yonge wrote in message
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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

I.Y