Which statement about nylon anchor rode's effect on anchor dig is true?

Which statement about nylon anchor rode's effect on anchor dig is true?

• A. It improves anchor dig
• B. It has no elasticity
• C. It is never used
• D. It does not improve anchor dig despite its elasticity

Answer: (D)

Elasticity of nylon anchor rode affects how load is transmitted to the anchor, not how deeply the anchor penetrates the seabed. Nylon stretches under load, which cushions shocks, reduces snubbing, and helps prevent the anchor from being jerked free. But digging into the seabed depends mainly on the anchor design, seabed type, the amount and direction of pull, and the scope used. Because the load on the anchor is transmitted more gradually through the stretched line, the digging action isn’t inherently improved by the rope’s elasticity; in some cases the setting can occur more slowly or differently, rather than deeper. So, nylon rope doesn’t inherently enhance anchor dig, even though it has elasticity. The other statements aren’t correct: nylon does have elasticity, nylon is commonly used as anchor rode, and while it can aid holding through shock absorption, it doesn’t guarantee better digging into the seabed.

Elasticity of nylon anchor rode affects how load is transmitted to the anchor, not how deeply the anchor penetrates the seabed. Nylon stretches under load, which cushions shocks, reduces snubbing, and helps prevent the anchor from being jerked free. But digging into the seabed depends mainly on the anchor design, seabed type, the amount and direction of pull, and the scope used. Because the load on the anchor is transmitted more gradually through the stretched line, the digging action isn’t inherently improved by the rope’s elasticity; in some cases the setting can occur more slowly or differently, rather than deeper. So, nylon rope doesn’t inherently enhance anchor dig, even though it has elasticity. The other statements aren’t correct: nylon does have elasticity, nylon is commonly used as anchor rode, and while it can aid holding through shock absorption, it doesn’t guarantee better digging into the seabed.