it should be in correct position before throwing it out
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the bow cleat
the length should be 8 times the depth of the deepest water you are planning to anchor in.
Stop the boat and turn off the motor. Anchor or secure the boat
Move the boat directly over the anchor
A bow cleat
anchor bolts made for concrete
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The depth of the water should be considered when choosing the length of an anchor cable. The anchor cable needs to be 4 to 7 times longer then the depth of the water.
the length should be 4 times the depth of water in which you are trying to anchor.
Wait till the initial pain and swelling goes down. About two weeks should be more than sufficient.
When you drop anchor, your boat should be moving (drifting perhaps).