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It depends on the tonnage of the boat and the type of seabed the anchor lies in. Smart boater carry at least 2 anchors, one for sandy bottoms and one for rocky bottoms. In larger ships, the length and weight of anchor chain paid out is also a factor.
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What factor determines type of anchor used?
number of people on board
What is the appropriate weight anchor for a 22 foot boat?
The weight of an anchor is not as important as the type and design of the anchor used. Finding the appropriate anchor will also depend on the type of boat and the composition of the bottom of the body of water it is to be used in. In addition, lighter anchors are (obviously) easier for the boater to handle. Check with local boat shops or experienced boaters to find the right anchor.
What factor determines the type of anchor used?
The type of bottom of the waterway, lake, etc. (PCOC Exam)
What is a permanent boat anchor used for?
A boat anchor is not permanently in the water. A crew on a ship or individuals on a smaller vessel deploy an anchor to keep the boat at the current location and sometimes used to help slow down by creating increased resistance.
What is Anchor starting with k?
A kedge is a small anchor, usually used to manoeuvre a boat.
What do you call a light anchor on a boat?
A kedge anchor is one name. A small anchor can be used as well. There are a wide variety of styles to choose from.
What name is given to the heavy implement used to moor a sailing boat to the sea bed?
Anchor
What are fruit cakes good for besides eating?
can be used a wieghts or a boat anchor .lol by bill engvall
What is the metal thing you throw off a boat to make it stop?
An anchor is fastened to a chain and or hawser. It is used to fasten a ship or boat to the sea bed, and so prevent the vessel from drifting. The anchor is only dropped once the way is almost off the vessel - it is not normally used to bring the vessel to a stop.
What type of anchor should be used only for small light weight boats?
A mushroom anchor should only be used for small, light-weight boats.
What type of anchor should only be used for small boats?
Mushroom style
Which type of anchor should be used only for lightweight boats?
mushroom style
