
Frank Marine
Sand and mud, well. A plough digs in as it is dragged and buries deeper as load comes on, which suits most of the east coast and the inland lakes. Over heavy weed or flat rock it can skate instead of setting, and a different pattern will serve you better.
Yes. The chain is what keeps the pull horizontal so the plough digs in rather than being lifted out, and no anchor sets properly on rope alone. A length of chain at the anchor end is the difference between holding overnight and dragging in the small hours.
Looks and upkeep, mainly. Galvanised holds just as well but sheds its coating and stains the bow. Stainless keeps a clean face on a bowsprit and shrugs off the salt, though it still wants a rinse. Holding power comes from the shape and the chain, not the metal.

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