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What is the purpose of a windlass?
What is the purpose of a windlass?
- To hold the boat or ship in place
- To lift the anchor (correct)
- To control the movement of an anchor chain
- To attach the anchor chain to the boat
What is a chain in the context of anchoring?
What is a chain in the context of anchoring?
- A strong rope used to fasten something
- A series of metal loops that are linked together (correct)
- A hook that secures the anchor chain when not in use
- A device used to hoist an anchor
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
- The type of chain used
- The type of anchor used
- The size of the boat or ship
- Water depth and weather conditions (correct)
What is the purpose of a shackle?
What is the purpose of a shackle?
What is a measure of the length of an anchor chain?
What is a measure of the length of an anchor chain?
What is the function of a wildcat?
What is the function of a wildcat?
What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
What is included in the ground tackle?
What is included in the ground tackle?
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
What is the function of a cable?
What is the function of a cable?
What is the primary function of a windlass?
What is the primary function of a windlass?
What is used to attach an anchor chain to an anchor?
What is used to attach an anchor chain to an anchor?
What is the term for the set of chains, hooks, and other equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
What is the term for the set of chains, hooks, and other equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
What is the term for a toothed wheel that controls the movement of an anchor chain?
What is the term for a toothed wheel that controls the movement of an anchor chain?
What is the primary function of a wildcat?
What is the primary function of a wildcat?
What is the term for a strong chain or rope used to fasten something?
What is the term for a strong chain or rope used to fasten something?
What is used to attach an anchor to the anchor chain?
What is used to attach an anchor to the anchor chain?
What is the term for the length of anchor chain needed, determined by water depth and weather conditions?
What is the term for the length of anchor chain needed, determined by water depth and weather conditions?
What is the term for a hook that secures the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
What is the term for a hook that secures the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
What is the primary purpose of an anchor?
What is the primary purpose of an anchor?
What is a common use for a chain in the context of anchoring?
What is a common use for a chain in the context of anchoring?
What is the term for the equipment used to secure the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
What is the term for the equipment used to secure the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
What is the term for the set of equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
What is the term for the set of equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
What is the function of a windlass in relation to an anchor?
What is the function of a windlass in relation to an anchor?
What is the primary function of an anchor?
What is the primary function of an anchor?
What is used to measure the length of an anchor chain?
What is used to measure the length of an anchor chain?
What is the purpose of ground tackle?
What is the purpose of ground tackle?
What is attached to the anchor chain using a shackle?
What is attached to the anchor chain using a shackle?
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
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Study Notes
Anchoring Equipment
- A wildcat is a toothed wheel that controls the movement of an anchor chain.
- An anchor is a heavy hook that is dropped to the sea floor and holds a boat or ship in place.
- A windlass is a device used to hoist an anchor.
Anchoring Accessories
- A devil's claw is a hook that secures the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use.
- A shackle is a ring that attaches an anchor chain to something else, such as the anchor.
Chain and Cable
- A chain is a series of metal loops that are linked together.
- A cable is a strong chain or rope used to fasten something.
Measuring Anchor Chain
- A scope is a length of anchor chain needed, determined by water depth and weather conditions.
- A shot is a measure of the length of an anchor chain.
Anchoring System
- Ground tackle is the set of chains, hooks, and other equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship.
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