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Old 02-03-2017, 05:58 AM   #19
sunchaser
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City: Carefree, Arizona
Vessel Name: sunchaser V
Vessel Model: DeFever 48 (sold)
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Originally Posted by Peter B View Post
Ah, bitter end indeed, especially when such a loss is so easily avoided. Clearly they did not routinely take the simple precaution of clipping a short snubber via simple but stout hook onto the chain when the anchor is stowed for any more than short passage. See below for my set-up...the second pic shows the hook disengaged from the chain. The line used does not have to be all that heavy, and is tied off at the Samson Post. Oh, and that swivel has since been removed as redundant and a potential weak point, and the last chain shackle has been renewed.
Peter

Do you have a combination rope/chain rode? If all chain affixing the bitter end to the vessel with an arguable length of rope is a good idea, no matter how the chain on deck is tied down.

BTW, good for you for jettisoning the dime store swivel. Stout and long lasting swivels are available.
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