Anchor Rodes

Every anchor needs to be attached to the boat it’s meant to secure in some form or fashion. Rode simply refers to the line that connects the anchor to your boat. Ideally, the rode for any anchor setup should consist of both chain and rope. The chain should be on the end with the anchor. Why use both chain and rope? First, it keeps the nylon rode from wearing away by rubbing on the bottom of the sea-floor as the boat swings. Second, because the chain is heavy, it holds the rode to the bottom so the pull on the anchor is horizontal.