Question 4055 Deck General

The correct answer is C) rode. In small craft terminology, the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is collectively referred to as the "rode." The rode includes the anchor line, chain, or combination of both that connects the anchor to the boat. This is the correct term as it encompasses all the components that make up the connection between the boat and the anchor. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) a chock is a fitting used to secure lines on a boat, B) scope refers to the length of rode deployed, and D) the stock is the horizontal arm of the anchor that helps it dig into the seabed.