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What should be considered before anchoring?

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Depth, seabed, swinging room, tide/current, wind, traffic, and hazards

The anchoring decision joins the whole-stay shelter, clearance, maximum-depth cable, bottom, swept area, traffic, restrictions and route to leave. Revise Anchoring a Powerboat.

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