[Rhodes22-list] Anchor rode fairleads

[Christine Allison]

< It would seem to me that we ought to be using a
> length of rode appropriate to the depth.>

Assuming you are using a Danforth or Plow Type anchor you will get the best
holding when your rode sets as close to parallel with the sea bed as
possible.  As you noted there are many reasons why this arrangement can be
impossible but if you can do it always use the full length of your tackle.

Richard Smith