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Q: What is one factor that determenes the type of anchor used?
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What factor determines type of anchor used?

number of people on board


What factor determines the type of anchor used?

The type of bottom of the waterway, lake, etc. (PCOC Exam)


What determines type of anchor used on boat?

It depends on the tonnage of the boat and the type of seabed the anchor lies in. Smart boater carry at least 2 anchors, one for sandy bottoms and one for rocky bottoms. In larger ships, the length and weight of anchor chain paid out is also a factor.


What type of anchor should only be used for small boats?

Mushroom style


Which type of anchor should be used only for lightweight boats?

mushroom style


Which type of anchor should be used only for small lightweight boats?

mushroom style


What is an anchor buoy?

An anchor buoy is a small buoy attached to an anchor by a light line and used to indicate the position of an anchor.


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In a distortion factor meter the filter at the front end is used to suppress which type of hormonics


What is an anchor ball?

An anchor ball is a sphere attached to the vessel of an anchor buoy, used as a signal to state that the vessel is anchored.


Why do ships anchor chains have one longer than the other?

A ship is held in position by the weight of the chain laying on the bottom. The anchor is used to grab on the bottom when laying anchor. After the anchor is down, several lengths of chain is paid out. The weight of the chain is what holds the ship. The circumstances determine how much chain is needed and which type of anchor to use. Therefore they don't BOTH need to be very long.


What is Anchor starting with k?

A kedge is a small anchor, usually used to manoeuvre a boat.


What do you call a light anchor on a boat?

A kedge anchor is one name. A small anchor can be used as well. There are a wide variety of styles to choose from.