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Originally Posted by WesK
The logic is to fasten it to the head end of the anchor so if the anchor catches on tree stumps, rocks, etc., you can retrieve it and not have to cut the rode and lose the anchor. .
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I used to do this on a small Searay with a 15 lb Danforth anchor and no chain. Now with a very stout windlass, the ability to back and coast down the opposite way with a 60,000 lb vessel to free the anchor and about 300 lbs of anchor and chain hanging out there - it simply isn't necessary or practical to attach a water ski rope and buoy onto my anchor.