Dragging, Clearing Fouled Anchors

Question 1

By paying out more anchor scope, you ____________.

Answer 1

Increase the holding power of your anchor

Question 2

To safely anchor a vessel there must be sufficient “scope” in the anchor rode. Scope is the ratio of ____________________.

Answer 2

Length of anchor line to depth the of water

Question 3

When anchoring in a current, you should …

Answer 3

Anchor while stemming the current

Question 4

The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note _______________.

Answer 4

Changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore

Question 5

While anchoring your vessel, the best time to let go the anchor is when the vessel is _______________.

Answer 5

Moving slowly astern over the ground

Question 6

Which type of bottom is best suited for holding an anchor of a small boat?

Answer 6

Mud and clay

Question 7

Conventional anchors are least likely to hold in a bottom consisting of _________________.

Answer 7

Very Soft Mud

Question 8

A sufficient amount of chain must be veered when anchoring a vessel to ensure _________________.

Answer 8

The anchor flukes bite into the ocean bottom

Question 9

The best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom is to _______________________.

Answer 9

Pay out more anchor cable.

Question 10

What is the normal length of anchor cable used to anchor a vessel?

Answer 10

Five to seven times the depth of water