I like the idea of using small line to secure the bitter end. There is no question in my mind that the bitter end has to be secured. In my case it is tied with a bowline to a strengthening bar on the chainplate (runs at 45 degrees from the chainplate itself to the deck). This is ONLY to prevent the bitter end from accidentally going overboard. One of these days I may try and splice a thimble in so I could end-for-end the rode if necessary
Jonathan Indigo 35-3 Southport CT _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 10:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Anchor locker I have heard of some who will have a strong pad-eye mounted in the anchor locker; then they use some small stuff to tie the bitter end to the pad-eye. If you ever need to let the anchor go, a quick slice with a sharp knife and the small stuff will let go. Otherwise, it's enough under most conditions to keep the bitter end from accidentally going overboard. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI On Jul 29, 2013, at 9:36 AM, Alex Giannelia <[email protected]> wrote: I have a question for the listers concerning the bitter end of the anchor rode. In my case it is nylon with a thimble splice in, and the question is, should this be attached to a hard point inside the locker, or is it considered best practice to let it go in a "worst case" scenario? There is no hard point in my locker and if the Listers, especially those who anchor their boats often, would suggest one way or the other, then I will or not install something. ALEX GIANNELIA CC 35-II (1974) WILL BE RENAMED ON THE HARD SINCE NOV. 2006 Toronto Ontario
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