anchor rode
The line or chain attached to the anchor and secured to the boat.
anchor roller ...
anchor rode - A line (chain, nylon or steel cable) used to hold a vessel fast to the anchor.
anchor watch - Person(s) kept alert on deck of a moored vessel; people designated to cope with unexpected situations while the boat is at anchor.
- Anchor Rode Package — An example of a windlass rode package is 200-600 feet of windlass grade 3-strand or 8-plait nylon line spliced directly to 6 to 25 feet of 1/4' - 1/2' windlass specified chain (G4 HT or BBB).
Anchor rode.
rod rigging
Stays made of steel rod, which stretches less than wire rope.
NOTE Cleat anchor rode to keep boat just off the dock, use spring lines off the stern to hold boat to dock ...
The inboard end of the anchor rode.
BLOCK: A pulley on board ship in invariably called a block
BOAT: A fairly indefinite term. A waterborne vehicle smaller than a ship. One definition is a small craft carried aboard a ship.
Anchor locker A locker used to store the anchor rode and anchor. Anchor windlass A windlass used to assist when raising the anchor.
Catenary - The curve (sag) of a rope, cable or chain hung between two points such as the anchor rode or towing line; the deeper the curve, the more catenary.
chocks -- a heavy metal fitting fixed to the deck of a ship through which a line for mooring, towing, or anchor rode is passed
ciguatera -- a severe type of food poisoning caused by eating contaminated fish ...
SCOPE: Technically, the ratio of length of anchor rode in use to the vertical distance from the bow of the vessel to the bottom of the water. Usually four times the depth with chain and six to seven times the depth with warp.
scope -- the length or extent of anchor rode
scopolamine -- a drug prescribed for motion sickness
Scull - moving the rudder back and forth in an attempt to move the boat forward ...
As a minimum you should use at least your hull length in the amount of chain that you use and if you are anchoring in Broad creek (average depth of seven feet) the minimum about of anchor rode should be twenty to one or one hundred and forty feet.
scopeThe ratio of anchor rode to vertical depth. scudTo run before the wind in bad weather. scuppersGravity fed drain in a boat to allow water to drain out and overboard.
Kedge -To use an anchor to move a boat by hauling on the anchor rode; a basic anchor type.
Keel: - centerline of a boat running fore and aft; the timber at the very bottom of the hull to which frames are attached.
The inboard end of the anchor rode.
Blink - I Loran-C, a signal used to indicate that a station is malfunctioning. Intended to prevent the use of that signal for navigation.
Boat - A fairly indefinite term.
Anchor Locker-Storage space used for the anchor rode and anchor.
Anchor Watch - A member or members of the crew that keep watch and check the drift of ship.
Anchor windlass- A windlass used to assist when raising the anchor ...
hawse pipeFittings in the deck or gunwale through which the anchor rode or dock lines run. headToilet facilities or room where they are located. head seasWaves coming from the direction a boat is heading.
When you do this, beware of other boats' anchor rodes, as some can lie pretty far up their bow. Start backing up in the direction of the spot. You will need to get some steerage speed when doing this.
Drop the anchor gently off the bow and let the anchor rode follow smoothly after it, until you feel no more anchor weight.
The tension on the anchor rodes is important especially when one is swinging up to set the second anchor. Too much tension may cause the first anchor to break loose, too little tension on the rode may cause it to go astern and foul your prop.
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A locker used to store the anchor rode and anchor.
Anchor roller
Also called bow roller. A fitting with a small wheel that allows the anchor and chain to roll over when dropping or raising the anchor.
Anything that can act as a source of drag can act as a sea anchor; a common improvised sea anchor is a long line (a docking warp or anchor rode) played out into the water.
Line made of nylon is excellent for use as anchor rode, and docking and towing lines. It is the strongest line for its size, and can stretch up to 40% of its length.
bitter end - The end of a line. Also the end of the anchor rode attached to the boat.
block and tackle - A combination of one or more blocks and the associated tackle necessary to give a mechanical advantage. Useful for lifting heavy loads.
GROUND TACKLE: Anchor, anchor rode (line or chain), and all the shackles and other gear used for attachment.
GUNWALE: The upper edge of a boat's sides.
HALYARD: Pulls up the sail.
Bitter End: The "end" of a rope, to part that stays on board, for example of the anchor rode
Boat Hook: Metal device with a fitting often mounted to a stick that is used for any sort of fiddling with ropes, sails or pirate.
How to Tie a Cleat Hitch
A cleat hitch is used to tie dock lines to a cleat, to tie an anchor rode to the boat's bow cleat, and to secure other lines on a boat to cleats.
A small auxiliary anchor. Also, to kedge is to move a vessel by setting out a kedge and pulling the boat toward it by taking up on the anchor rode.
Keel ...
As this was taking place, Dave hauled in the slack primary anchor rode and began flaking the spare rode on the foredeck, preparing it to run without a hitch. We then tossed the dinghy overboard and I rowed to the bow.
It is to starboard, and there is room for a second mount. The anchor rode would need to be secured to the horns on the windlass. Between the well and the anchor mount is a well-placed stainless steel plate to protect the fiberglass.
Scope - ratio of anchor rode length to vertical distance from the
anchor lead (chock or roller) to the bottom.
Scupper - water drain hole in the deck of a boat.
Sidelights - a boat's red and green lights.
 See also: Rode, Anchor, Boat, Wind, Sailing
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