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The meaning of rope vs line?
Line is a nautical term for a rope. But a rope can be a line attached on only one end in normal use. The bell rope, the bucket rope, the tiller rope, the bolt rope, check rope, foot rope, monkey rope, and the dip rope.
Is knot an adjective?
No. The word knot is a noun, meaning a twist in a rope. The unit of speed 'knot' means "nautical mile per hour."
What does 'belay that' mean?
"Belay that" is a nautical term meaning hold off, or wait. It comes from the use of a "belaying pin" -- a wooden rod inserted into a rail, around which you wrap the end of a rope to hold that rope tight in position -- to "hold it right there". "Belay my last" would be "hold off on what I just said". "Belay that, mates!" would be "hold off on what your doing for a moment, guys". Colorful language the old salts had, no?
Km to nautical mile?
I nautical mile = 1.852 kilometres.
How much chain and rope would you need for a 7.5kg Bruce anchor?
It depends on how deep the water is you are anchoring in. If you use all chain then multiply the depth by 3 and add enough extra chain to reach from the water surface to your cleat. If you use all rope then multiply the depth by 5 and add enough rope to reach from the water to your cleat.
