The length of anchor line is called "Scope" by mariners. The scope of your anchor line should be 5 to 7 times the depth of water that you're anchored in. It should never be less than 3 times the depth. In other words if you usually anchor where the water is 20 feet deep you should have a MINIMUM of 100 feet of line.
The inboard end of the anchor line can be fastened to any secure point on the vessel.
the length should be 8 times the depth of the deepest water you are planning to anchor in.
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An anchor line is a very heavy rope or chain by which a ship's anchor is hoisted.
The new New Zealand Anchor advert is by Bobby Darin, called Long Line Rider.
the length should be 4 times the depth of water in which you are trying to anchor.
Anchor Line - riverboat company - was created in 1859.
Anchor Line - riverboat company - ended in 1898.