🔍 Key Concepts

• Behavior of common anchor types in clay bottoms (e.g., how clay sticks to metal) • Meaning of "shod" in anchoring and how build‑up on flukes affects holding power • Difference between an anchor that digs in properly vs. one that drags under load

💭 Think About

• Which option describes a condition where the anchor looks like it’s set, but actually cannot grip the bottom effectively when strain comes on the chain? • In clay, what happens to smooth metal surfaces (like flukes) when they are pulled through the bottom—do they come out clean or coated, and how would that change holding power? • Which choices describe normal/good behavior in clay, and which describe a problem that would specifically lead to dragging?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option mentions a reduction in holding power rather than just how the anchor sits. • Ask yourself: in clay, is it more likely that the anchor fails because it won’t dig at all, or because it cannot grip well even after it seems to have dug in? • Focus on the choice that directly connects the clay’s properties to the anchor’s ability to hold under load, not just its position.