Question 3955 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 150 feet. The general rule for anchoring is to use a scope of 5 to 7 times the depth of the water. A scope of 5 means the length of the anchor rode (cable or chain) should be 5 times the depth of the water. In 5 fathoms of water (30 feet), a scope of 5 would require 150 feet of anchor rode to be deployed, making B) 150 feet the correct choice. The other options are incorrect because they do not properly account for the 5 fathom (30 foot) water depth using a scope of 5. Options A, C, and D do not provide the appropriate amount of anchor rode relative to the water depth.