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Originally Posted by O C Diver
I used to use the bridal with 1/2" nylon lines though the house pipes. As the boat swung, you could hear the line loading (stretching) and unloading as it squeaked going through the abuse pipes. Then the lines would periodically rub on the hanging chain. Noisy for a forward master stateroom boat. Prefer the single line over the bow roller. With 50' of snubber line and 350' of chain, it's quite easy to adjust the snubber length if conditions deteriorate. The other nice thing about 3/4" quality 3 strand, it's inexpensive and you have to justify replacing it after a monster blow.
Ted
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Good points Ted. I find the bridle reduces sailing at anchor on my boat. My hawse pipes also are a lot beefier than the cleat next to the windlass so in my case that are more secure.