The Anchor Rope that Stretches. Poly-covered bungee cord stretches from 14&'; to 50&';. Anchor Buddy takes the shock out of your anchor line and makes it much easier to anchor offshore. Simply drop anchor about 30&'; out, proceed to shore, and Anchor Buddy stretches, while your anchor stays set. As you pay out your bow line, Anchor Buddy retracts, anchoring your boat safely offshore. Also works great for anchoring in rough water.chor rope that stretches from 14&'; to 50&';. Easy, Safe and Convenient Stretches from 14&'; to 50&'; New latex sleeve replaces metal rings for longer life