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I have used a std galvanized grab hook on a 1/2'' line vee bridle for years. I recently bought a Mantus chain hook which I rigged on the same bridle instead of the hook. I have only used it twice the first time it was off when I retrived the anchor, the second time it worked fine. I believe I probably did not hook it on properly the first time.
It looks good and very sturdy. I think it will be fine. if not I will surely advise here.
Here is their video link
MANTUS CHAIN GRABBER - YouTube
This pretty much sums up my approach to using a snubber. Since I certainly don't expect to be anchoring in conditions approaching hurricane force, my effort is directed at the more common problem, the problem of noise generated by chain slapping back and forth in the roller. If your master birth is in the bow, as mine is, the return on this focus far exceeds the advantages of going all chain and expecting the absolute worst wind conditions. To my way of thinking, Conrad & Flywrights approach makes the most sense.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.)
This pretty much sums up my approach to using a snubber. Since I certainly don't expect to be anchoring in conditions approaching hurricane force, my effort is directed at the more common problem, the problem of noise generated by chain slapping back and forth in the roller. If your master birth is in the bow, as mine is, the return on this focus far exceeds the advantages of going all chain and expecting the absolute worst wind conditions. To my way of thinking, Conrad & Flywrights approach makes the most sense.
I just cleat off the line rode & don't bother with a snubber.So, when with the line part of the rode is in the windlass, should I be using a snubber of some sort to relieve stress on the windlass? I don't see anyone using a snubber while using a line rode.
Thanks Mark ,Sometimes it's just right in front of you and you can't see it . I was hung up on the cleat needing to be in between the gypsy and the roller . I've got to add two more cleats on this plaform for bow dock lines .Probably put one on each side of the roller on the platform.You could install a large cleat immediately adjacent to the gypsy. I'd add chafe protection when needed to the nylon rode where it leaves the end of the anchor roller.
That sounds good also maybe a bow eye on each side of the roller plaform with a bridle . Is there a hook that is designesd to work with both chain and nylon rode for when your in shallow water?I like what I saw on a Little Harbor (I think...cant remember now)...bow eyes with permanently attached bridle...a single for a smaller boat to a single eye would work too.
Best news f all...cuts your scope by quite a bit when anchoring in shallow water.
Is there a brand of hook that works with chain and rope? How long should the smaller line be ? Does it need to extend over the bow roller ?
Ron, Muir strongly advise removing the pawl and stowing it nearby on a cable tie or similar, only to be used for motor failure manual retrieve.My Muir cougar windlass has a cleat cast into the housing I use it for a safety lanyard while cruising. There is Bayliner factory cleat 12" to 16" behind the windlass, I use a snubber on this one when overnighting on the hook. During the day I leave the strain on the windlass with the pawl dogged in.