Dear Pypse,
The new automatic anchor is very nice but there is a slight problem when locking it (especially on servers). Even though the anchor is padlocked, people can still interact with the helm and take off. The anchor then is locked in open position. That's kind of a problem on large laggy ships. Players want to sail around with it but thereby lagging out the server, unable to lower the anchor again.
So my suggestion is, If the anchor lever is locked, keep it locked and set in place. Now the only solution is to have both the anchor and the helm locked.
Kind regards,
YoHasLEGO 
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