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Type your answer here... Lower your anchor, put the boat in reverse and backup until the flukes dig in, tie it off and your done.

Didn't work? That's probably because:

1. Proper sized anchor for the boat.

2. 5 feet of chain attached between the anchor and the rode (rope)

3. 5 - 10 times the depth is the amount of rode must be played out

The chain and length of the rode are all about creating the proper angle of the rode in relation to the anchor and boat. If the anchor rode angle is too steep, it will pull the flukes out of the bottom, resulting in boat drifting.
Approach the anchor position, head to wind or current.

The vessel should be moving slowly astern before letting go.

Lay the cable on the bottom, usually three times the depth, or more in rough weather.
Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging

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