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Which anchor is used only for semi-permanent moorings?

  1. The claw anchor
  2. The mushroom anchor
  3. The folding grapple
  4. The plow anchor
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Correct answer: The mushroom anchor

The bowl-shaped head of a mushroom anchor digs in however it falls. It suits semi-permanent moorings only.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 6: Common types of anchors, page 26

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