Question 4032 Deck General

The correct answer is A) depth of water, including tidal differences. When anchoring a small boat, the scope of the anchor line (the ratio of the length of anchor line to the depth of water) is a critical factor to consider. The scope should be sufficient to allow the anchor to set properly and hold the boat in place, and this is directly dependent on the depth of water, including any potential tidal variations. Factors like the type of line or anchor used are secondary considerations compared to the water depth. The other options are incorrect because they do not fully capture the key factors that determine the appropriate scope of the anchor line. Charted depth alone (option B) does not account for tidal changes, and the type of line (option C) or anchor (option D) are not the primary factors in determining scope.