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Laying and setting

As an initial guide in moderate conditions, what scope is commonly taught for all-chain cable?

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4:1

About 4:1 is a common all-chain starting guide, calculated from maximum bow-roller-to-seabed depth. It is not a universal minimum: bottom, wind, sea, stream, vessel, equipment guidance and swinging room can require more cable or another anchorage. Revise Anchoring Technique.

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As an initial guide in moderate conditions, what scope is commonly taught for all-chain cable?