Scope = Length of the anchor line/ height of the deck cleat to
the sea bed. Before leaving the dock, you will need to determine
how much anchor line, or "rode", you will need. It is
recommended that you use a scope of 7:1, meaning that for every
foot of water depth, you should use 7 feet of rode. For example,
to anchor in 10 feet of water, you would pay out 70 feet of
line. Measure the scope as the ratio of the length of the anchor
rode to the height of the bow above the bottom. If you're using
a lightweight anchor on a small boat in good weather conditions,
a shorter scope of 5:1 is sufficient and safe. A always has
extra line and chain on hand, just in case! The table below
suggests minimum working rode sizes: Suggested holding sizes
assume fair holding ground, scope of at least 5:1 to 10:1, and
moderate shelter from high seas. Boats that operate generally in
shallow waters, as on the East Coast of the United States, may
get by with shorter rode lengths. As the wind picks up,
deploying additional line will