Jim writes: <<It might be helpful to have some idea about the pull on the anchor rode. Are there charts or formulas available that can be used to estimate the strain on the anchor rode for wind, current and backing down and setting the anchor? >> Jim, Check the archives on this. There was a long thread about two years ago on the load on the rode - with formulas and everything. Also Danforth used to publish a booklet called "Anchors and Anchoring" with discussions of wind and current loading on the anchor rode. When I get back to my home computer, I'll see if I can find the data. Larry Z