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Safety equipmentQuestion 186 of 566

What can happen if your anchor and cable do not fit your boat?

  1. The boat will sink at once
  2. The engine will stop
  3. The anchor will float
  4. The anchor can drag and the boat can drift or run aground
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Correct answer: The anchor can drag and the boat can drift or run aground

A weak anchor lets wind and water move the boat. This is very risky if people sleep or swim.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Anchors, page 25

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