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. Some anchor rollers also have a provision to store the anchor.
The anchor roller is set into the stem and led to the windlass in a deep anchor locker on the foredeck. If I had to pick on something on this deck I would complain that there are only three hatches including the companionway hatch.
The depth of water is necessary for determining scope, which is the ratio of length of cable to the depth measured from the highest point (usually the anchor roller or bow chock) to the seabed.
Any pin that is used to prevent a fitting from falling open. A pin used to keep the anchor attached to its anchor roller when not in use.
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safety pin - 1 - Any pin that is used to prevent a fitting from falling open. 2 - A pin used to keep the anchor attached to its anchor roller when not in use.
 See also: Anchor, Boat, Sailing, Chain, Aft
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