Question 4085 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 5 times the depth of the water in good holding ground. The length of the anchor chain should be approximately 5 times the depth of the water when the holding ground is good. This allows the anchor to dig in and hold the vessel securely, even in moderate wind and current conditions. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) 10 times the depth is excessive for shallow water, C) 2 times the depth is insufficient for poor holding ground, and D) 8 times the depth is more appropriate for deep water situations.