Chain (Rocna Knowledge Base)
2014-4-28u2002·u2002Chain (as opposed to rope) is used for a number of reasons, its abrasion and chafe resistance properties being a primary one.Anchor rode is dragged around on an unpredictable seabed, and must endure rough treatment on the vessel as well. The catenary from the weight of the chain makes some small impact on the anchor's performance, but for small boats not as much as tradition would …
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