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60 feet

60 Feet for short term in calm waters.

The rules,

3:1 for Short term calm conditions.

5:1 For overnight and attended in normal conditions.

7:1 for overnight, unattended and potential storm conditions

example, in 20 feet using 3:1 you need 60 feet...

More than 7:1 offers little increase in angle.

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