Question 4062 Deck General

The correct answer is B) replacing that portion with a short length of chain. The reason this is the correct answer is that using a short length of chain near the anchor helps protect the fiber anchor line from chafing on the bottom. The chain is more resistant to abrasion and wear than the fiber line, which helps prevent damage to the anchor line. This is a common practice on vessels to extend the useful life of the anchor line. The other options are not as effective at protecting the anchor line from chafing. Using a hockle (A) may help keep the line off the bottom, but does not provide the same level of protection as a chain. A synthetic line (C) would still be susceptible to chafing, and a small scope ratio (D) does not directly address the issue of protecting the anchor line near the anchor.