Why should you soak an anchor?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — It can prevent the anchor from slipping during pre-tensioning.
Soaking an anchor involves letting it rest undisturbed in the seabed substrate under initial light tension before applying full pre-tension loads, allowing the sediment to consolidate around the flukes to prevent premature breakout or slippage.
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