Measure length of chain

[Safari38LH]

Originally Posted by TheThun

Let me stress, to anyone 's benefit, that the first 13' (4m) from windlass to waterline must NOT be accounted for the measure for chain released (imo)

I think it should count and you should add it to the depth to get the right anchoring ratio - or am I missing something?

[thinwater]

Originally Posted by Safari38LH

I think it should count and you should add it to the depth to get the right anchoring ratio - or am I missing something?

Windlass to anchor in stowed position. Obviously not counted. On most boats this is only a few feet, but it can be 10-20 feet.

Roller to water line. Yup, that counts. The depth used for scope is depth + roller height.