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Subject: RE: TWL: RE: Anchor bridle
From: Bob Austin (thataway4@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Apr 02 2002 - 17:14:24 EST
I splice the 25 foot snubber line around a thimble, with a shakle to the
chain hook (I have also spliced directly to the chain hook, but most of the
hooks are rough galvanized and there can be abrasion. I never use an eye
splice on the boat end of the snubber line--for the reason Keith mentions.
I secure the bitter end of an all chain rode with a number of passes of 1/4"
line, either to a pad eye bolted in the chain locker bulkhead (the multiple
parts of line allowing the bitter end of the chain to be easily accessiable
form the deck. If you have to "cut and run" it is easier to sever the one
1/4" line than try and hack through a 1/2" or 5/8" line. If you have to cut
and run, try and have a fender or some float to tie into the chain before
you cut it free--it will make it much easier to fine.
I have had to cut and run only once--frankly a rather frightening
experience--but I saved the boat and people--and spent most of the next day
retriving the two bow anchors.
You need chafe protection both at the area where the snubber attatches to
the chain, and where it comes aboard the boat--including as it begins to
take the first full turn around a large cleat or sampson post. You should
have several of these snubbers made up.
Regards,
Bob Austin
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