I always let out at least 95 to 98 of rope when I anchor, and the boat doesnt move, even in wind. Id strongly suggest that route. They also pair easier than other headphones I have purchased and they stay in place in my ears. Shes one of my top favorite rom/com writers. It?s loud enough for me with regular settings though. Also the color is slightly off being that it?s more orange and not bright red like the ones that came with the earphones. But as soon as I took it out I saw that they were the EXACT pair youd get with a Samsung phone, which is great because I was replacing the pair I got with my phone a year ago. Ordered a second one, this was an improvement on the first, however there were small dents to the white face finish. Just the once would have been sufficient, as I think most folk could work that out for themselves! It has 4 rubber feet on the base that if its placed on a smooth surface it will practically stick in place and not slide should you push it.