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A small sailing vessel is anchoring to wait out rough weather. Which combination of material is BEST suited for this boats anchor rode?

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A small sailing vessel is anchoring to wait out rough weather. Which combination of material is BEST suited for this boats anchor rode?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Anchor rode construction for small vessels (why use more than one material) • Properties of nylon, manila, wire, and chain (strength, stretch, rot/corrosion) • Why shock absorption and chafe resistance matter in rough weather anchoring

💭 Think About

• Which material in the rode should be closest to the anchor, and why? • In rough weather, is it better for the rode to stretch or be rigid? Which materials provide that behavior? • Which fiber type is more resistant to rot, UV, and repeated loading in a wet, salty environment?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which material offers the best elasticity (stretch) for shock loads in rough seas • Identify which material offers the best chafe and abrasion resistance on the bottom near the anchor • Eliminate any option that includes a material known to rot or degrade quickly when wet and under high load

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