-> On 11-06-95  00:45, Richard Wheet got back to Struther Macfarlane 
 > No it doesn't!... it is a matter of "angle" that the pulling force (the
 > boat) has on the holding force (the anchor).
 RW> I'll stick with the shock absorber theory on my 27 footer... and I'll
 RW> go with what Catalina recommends.... the weight of the rode (and the
The "shock absorber" theory seems correct, and is easy to 
demonstrate:  Fasten a fair length of chain to a post (the 
anchor).  Bring it sort of taunt, at an angle simulating the 
angle from the bow with simulated scope.  Pull on the chain.  
It takes more than the initial pull to provide full pull 
to the post.  Note, however, it doesn't do much without the 
scope.  Doing the same thing with a simulated 1:1 scope 
provides nearly simultaneous reaction and reaction.  
... Ho, ho, ho, and a can of gelcoat.
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