The BoatUS editorial team explains how an anchor works, why you might want to add chain to your anchor rode for better holding, how to make the connections by mousing or seizing the pin to the shackle body to keep everything together (the one time a mouse on a boat is a good thing!). Learn more about selecting anchors and anchor rode: https://www.boatus.com/expertadvice/...

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