[Public-list] bow roller for cqr anchor

[Tom S.]

Thanks John!  .................. Good points, All.

Tom S

John Birch wrote:
> Hi Dave, et al,
> One more suggestion if you don't mind.
>
> The bow roller should only be loaded when setting and retrieving the 
> anchor - the rope rode if used should, while at anchor be run through the 
> bow chocks. If using all chain, a rope with a proper chain hook should be 
> run from your bow cleat, through the chocks and hooked on to the chain above 
> the water with the chain let out so it forms a loop of chain - this takes 
> the shock loading out of the system.
>
> We carry 200' 5/16 High Test chain (Group 40) on Sunstone and use a 50' 1/2 
> snubber line with a high test 5/16 chain hook - 95% of the time we only use 
> the first 6 -10 feet of the snubber. The rope shock absorber runs through 
> the bow chocks. The extra 40' is in the event you need to veer more scope, 
> you can just let out the chain and rope snubber to increase your ratio 
> without having to haul in and then disconnect the chain hook. This is a 
> blessing at night when you are tired as it keeps the likelihood of errors to 
> a minimum when you are tired and visibility sucks ; )
>
> If you have a windlass or capstan it should never be left loaded under 
> tension at anchor - use the snubber line. Your gears and bearings will last 
> so much longer.
>
> Just a suggestion. Hope it is a help.
>
> Cheers,
> John
>   
>   

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