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Anchor Chain

iic-mowa
Maps & Navigation
Version
1.0
Size
6.4 MB
Requires
Android API 26+
4.5 / 5 · 3,197 ratings 18,115 downloads

Updated Oct 10, 2026

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Safe anchoring with phisycs

Computes the safe anchor chain length for a sailboat using catenary physics. Input boat length, water depth, wind speed, chain weight and safety factor. Shows the result numerically and with a chain plot including chain marks

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Frequently asked questions

What is Anchor Chain?
Safe anchoring with phisycs
Who develops Anchor Chain?
Anchor Chain is developed by iic-mowa.
Which Android version does Anchor Chain require?
Anchor Chain requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of Anchor Chain?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.0.
Which license does Anchor Chain use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for Anchor Chain?
https://codeberg.org/iic-mowa/anchor-chain

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