Gene Kearns wrote:
BEAU,

Rather than start another chain vs. line flame war.... I suggest you
Google for the answer.... again, Chapman is a great resource....

Short answer:

Chain is fairly immune to chafing on abrasive bottoms and it's weight
helps hold the anchor rode horizontal....... the more you pull "up"
on an anchor, the less holding power it has....

I think he was trying to be funny, Gene.

I'm surprised that nobody suggested duct tape.

DSK