While riding at anchor, the anchor chain...

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While riding at anchor, the anchor chain should be secured by the ______.

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While riding at anchor, the anchor chain should be secured by the ______.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Anchor windlass components and what each part actually does • Difference between a brake (controls movement) and a mechanical securing device (takes the load long‑term) • Why you need a back-up mechanical restraint on the cable when at anchor

💭 Think About

• Which piece of gear is specifically designed to hold the anchor chain safely for long periods, even if the windlass fails? • Is a brake considered a primary holding device, or is it meant more for control during dropping/heaving the anchor? • Which option names equipment that physically locks or bears against the chain/link to take the load off the windlass?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is a dedicated device for securing the chain, not just operating the anchor • Ask yourself: if the windlass brake failed, which option would still keep the chain from running out? • Eliminate any answer that is mainly used just for connecting parts rather than for holding the entire load of the cable at anchor