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anchor bend - A type of knot used to fasten an anchor to its line.
anchor light - A white light, usually on the masthead, visible from all directions, used when anchored.
anchor locker - A locker used to store the anchor rode and anchor.

 


anchor bend - A specific knot used to fasten an anchor line to an anchor.
anchor light - An all-round white light (required by the Navigation Rules) when a vessel is moored; Also known as a "Riding Light." ...

Anchor Bend (also known as Fisherman's Bend): Typical way to fasten an anchor line to the ring of an anchor. The double loop reduces the possibility for chafing and makes the half-hitches more secure.
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Anchor bend- A type of knot used to fasten an anchor to its line.
Anchor Chain A chain attached to the anchor. The chain acts partially as a weight to keep the anchor lying next to the ground so that it can dig in better.

fin keel A deep narrow keel found on most modern ocean-racing boats that creates less drag than do longer conventional keels [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] fisherman's bend A knot used to bend a line to a ring, also called an anchor bend ...

See also: Boat, Bend, Bow, Crew, Knot