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From: Len den Besten (no email)
Date: Sat Jan 01 2005 - 04:42:15 EST
Bryan,
I only think of a "snubber" when the chain would be snapping as
result of a relatively short, straight line it's in. That doesn't
occur too often in my life.
The curved line and the weight of the chain produce a nice soft
brake for me in normal conditions.
What I do is make sure the load isn't on the windlass and thats
about it.
Just my 2 cts.
Happy new year,
Len
S/v Present
--- In , Bryan Genez <capella at c dot dot dot >
wrote:
> Hmmm.... I've always believed that the purpose of the
> snubber was to stretch under load, and reduce the shock
> load that chain (which doesn't stretch) puts on the boat
> as it surges. I've been using 1/2 inch (12mm)
> nylon, but occasionally wonder if I should go smaller.
> 5/8 inch seems pretty large, unless you're sailing a megayacht.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> --
> Best,
>
> Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
> "Capella" Valiant 40 #158
> Annapolis, MD
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