Which part of an anchor is designed to dig...

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Which part of an anchor is designed to dig into the bottom to increase holding power?

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Which part of an anchor is designed to dig into the bottom to increase holding power?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Holding power of an anchor and what makes it grip the seabed • The difference between parts that provide leverage and alignment vs. parts that actually penetrate the bottom • Common anchor diagrams showing stock, arms, crown, and flukes

💭 Think About

• Which part of the anchor actually goes into the seabed and resists the pulling force from the vessel? • Think about how an anchor lies on the bottom—what part presents a broad, flat surface to the mud/sand to maximize grip? • Which parts mostly help position and orient the anchor rather than provide the main resistance to dragging?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the function of the stock—does it mainly help the anchor set, or is it the primary holding surface? • Visualize a standard anchor diagram and identify which part is shaped like wide, flat plates for digging in. • Ask yourself: when the anchor is pulled horizontally, which part would create the most friction and suction in the seabed?

Question 1 of 27070

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Which part of an anchor is designed to dig into the bottom to increase holding power?

A

The stock

B

The base

C

The arm

D

The flukes

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c51853a

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c51853a

Which part of an anchor is designed to dig into the bottom to increase holding power?

Back

Question 1 of 27070

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Which part of an anchor is designed to dig into the bottom to increase holding power?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Holding power of an anchor and what makes it grip the seabed • The difference between parts that provide leverage and alignment vs. parts that actually penetrate the bottom • Common anchor diagrams showing stock, arms, crown, and flukes

💭 Think About

• Which part of the anchor actually goes into the seabed and resists the pulling force from the vessel? • Think about how an anchor lies on the bottom—what part presents a broad, flat surface to the mud/sand to maximize grip? • Which parts mostly help position and orient the anchor rather than provide the main resistance to dragging?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the function of the stock—does it mainly help the anchor set, or is it the primary holding surface? • Visualize a standard anchor diagram and identify which part is shaped like wide, flat plates for digging in. • Ask yourself: when the anchor is pulled horizontally, which part would create the most friction and suction in the seabed?