My suggestion is to tie a Midshipman's hitch onto the anchor rode, using a 15' length of line. Lead the line under the bowsprit and bobstay, and cleat it. Then let out a bit more rode, until the "Y" is centered. When you are ready to retrieve your anchor, just release the inboard end of the second line, and haul it in with the rode.
Bob Stockley Sundance #2436 --- In [email protected], "Bryan" <new_horizons...@...> wrote: > > The recent posts on cleating the bow anchor brought up a question I've been > pondering. I usually just cleat off on the port or stbd bow cleat, but, as > the boat swings, there appears to be a fair amount of chafing, especially on > the bowsprit (I've got a tall-rig) and the gelcoat next to the cleat. > > I've been thinking about trying to rig some sort of "bridle", which would be > a Y-connection to the anchor road. Each tail of the Y would then be > connected to one of the bow cleats. > > Does anyone have experience with such a rig, or could you offer alternative > suggestions to reduce chafing? > > Bryan Armentrout > 1981 C-27 Tall-Rig > "Eos" > #5000 >
