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One more thing -- it would be better to keep the snap hook up the rode a bit
In Response To: So was I 
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() When I used it on the anchor I shackled it between the rope rode and the chain, with about 12 feet of chain shackled and wired to the anchor. The snap hook could be shackled and wired to either side (to rope side or chain side) doesn't matter.
With Double Horizon I moved up to an electric windlass and bow roller -- so now I use the conventional setup of rope-chain splice, but I still carry a snap hook setup with a secondary (stowed) Fortress and rope rode for backup/stern anchor use.
Messages In This Thread
- speaking of anchors and deployment
- Where's the photo?
- I don't see the need for a centerline cleat as long as...
- Craig here's a way to keep it simple
- So what you are saying
- Not exactly
- Hold on there...
- I was wondering if anyone was going to
- So was I
- One more thing -- it would be better to keep the snap hook up the rode a bit
- Well Larry, everyone has
- It is dangerous to sail without an anchor ready, except perhaps
- An anchor TOO ready!
- So was I
- I was wondering if anyone was going to
- Hold on there...
- Not exactly
- I not a fan of anchor wells in general but if you
- Where's the photo?