Anchor Chain Snubber or Hook

potis

potis

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Oct 15, 2006
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San Ramon, CA
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1998 400 DA Sundancer
"Soggy Dollar"
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8.1L V-Drives
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Question: I am considering switching from my chain and rope anchor rode to all chain. Wondering what is the best snubber type assembly to attach chain to bow cleat to take the load off the windlass when anchored. I’ve seen posts and discussions that involve complex chain hooks and bridles to things as simple as a 3-strand line simply tied to the chain and then attached to the bow anchor cleat, like this picture. TIA.
 
Don't really think there is a "best" - it's personal preference. But I wouldn't consider a clevis hook complicated.
 
For our boating location and conditions, inland Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta, I think chain stopper is easiest, just not thrilled about drilling more holes in deck of boat.
 
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I use a bridle with a chain hook. Pretty simple and works like a charm.
 

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simple clevis hook with a fender line attached....works well...

cliff

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potis said:
For our boating location and conditions, inland Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta, I think chain stopper is easiest, just not thrilled about drilling more holes in deck of boat.
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The problem with the chain stopper is you will hear the chain growling on the bow roller all night (depending on how well you sleep). I use a simple snubber line with a chain hook.
 
Mantus sells a really great anchor bridle package. I own it and it works great on chain.
 
I use the Sea Dog gripper plate. It fits easily between to links of your chain and ties off with two lines (not included) to your bow cleats. I have two boating friends that have bought it also.
 
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CliffA said:
simple clevis hook with a fender line attached....works well...

cliff

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I made a variant of this with a length of rope, except I use a stainless carabiner instead of a hook to attach to the chain and a dock line snubber on the rope. After connecting this, I let out enough chain to ensure the load is on the rope instead of the windlass, with some "slack" chain showing. I'm often surprised on a windier day that the line/snubber has stretched a bit because I've lost most of the looseness to the chain.
 
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