Fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the Jews' harp may be eliminated by __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — securing a piece of wood to the Jews' harp

Securing a piece of wood to the Jews' harp prevents the anchor from rotating within the hawsepipe. This rotation often causes the anchor to strike the hull or damage the end links and the Jews' harp itself during retrieval or while the vessel is underway in heavy seas.