Hello all,I was reading through one of the sailing magazines, and there was
commentary about the value of a windlass or "at least an anchor chain hook" you
can use to take a break when hoisting anchor. While I don't feel the need for
a windlass yet, I have had situations when raising the anchor where I've needed
to wrap chain around one of the forward cleats because a wind gust is blowing
me off. This usually results in some chain finding its way through my hands,
and much more concerning is the chance for hands to be caught between the chain
and the cleat with crushingly obvious consequences. If I had the ability to
easily hook the chain to hold it while the bow swings off the wind or for the
purposes of pulling the hook out of the mud would be helpful. Is there such a
hook that can be permanently mounted on the bow/anchor roller where I could
simply put the chain under moderate tension for a minute or two while things
get sorted out?Thanks in advance for your insights,Bruce Whitmore C&C 37/40+
"Astralis"Madeira Beach, FL Sent from Samsung tablet.
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