Quote Originally Posted by smoker View Post
Pardon my ignorance but wouldnt having the chain tied at the bow sink your boat faster than having it tied off at the stern? Having it tied at bow would jerk the nose down?
To answer your question, no.
Tied at the bow won't pull down near as bad, tied at the stern and drifting with the wind means the waves are hitting the back of the boat. Normally the rear sits lower to start with, chains hang and the rear of the boat is pulled down allowing waves to come in easier, then you get up to go cut loose and your weight lowers the rear even more.