Mine goes to the chainplate inside the locker.
I tie (bowline) the anchor rode directly to it because my biggest fear is when
letting rode out in a blow it gets away from me. I want the bitter end to be
able to take the shock load of when to rode runs out.
1981 40-2
David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 cell
-----Original Message-----
From: Indigo <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:07:40
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Anchor locker
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
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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]
<mailto:[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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