Anchoring the boat is one of the most intimidating skills to learn for a boat operator. Securing a heavy boat with a rope, chain and anchor in strong current, heavy wind, and crushing waves presents ...

The modified mushroom style holds firmly in current but resists getting stuck. The vinyl coating protects against corrosion. Four flukes allow good bottom penetration. The flukes fold up, allowing the ...

The day Norfolk Naval Shipyard workers were to start painting the anchor chain for the carrier USS John C. Stennis arrived, and on his way from the shop to a morning meeting, Shop 11F leader John ...

If you primarily use your boat at a lake, you might find that the anchor that came with your boat isn’t suitable for the type of bottom you encounter in most spots. You can use a lightweight anchor on ...

Before the invention of anchor chain ships used hemp rope, which often broke and put lives in danger.As the size of ships increased hemp rope anchor cables were not strong enough, and in hot climates ...