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Old 04-15-2013, 09:50 PM   #21
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City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Blue Sky
Vessel Model: Nordic Tugs 42 Hull #001
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To answer the original question, we use a snap shackle to connect to the chain, and then let out enough chain/snubber so that the chain has about 2' of slack above the waterline; the snubber line never gets wet. Works for us, as the intent is strictly to eliminate noise. (This is a single line set-up, not a bridle.)

On our previous boat we had 150' chain, 250' line, which required a combo chain/line wildcat. We opted for a Maxwell Hrc -10/8 which would handle both, and it worked well, although to be honest I was more comfortable if we didn't get to the line part, as I liked using the snubber to take the strain off the windlass. Once we had the line on the windlass, our setup didn't lend itself readily to taking the strain off the windlass.

On our current boat we are replacing the all chain (very corroded) with chain again, and will use the same snubber system at anchor. The snap shackle setup also allows us to secure the anchor when it is stowed.
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