This article outlines how long a snubber of certain rope sizes really needs to be to substantially reduce anchor line load.
It's LONG!!!
I noticed that the book "The Happy Hooker" suggests adding a mooring compensator to an anchor rode to give it more stretch (and load reduction). Does anyone have experience with this?
This article reviews 12 such devices, and actually the Unimer U-Cleat looks pretty good!
Advice, experience appreciated!
What is Ideal Snubber Size? - Practical Sailor
Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.
www.practical-sailor.com
It's LONG!!!
I noticed that the book "The Happy Hooker" suggests adding a mooring compensator to an anchor rode to give it more stretch (and load reduction). Does anyone have experience with this?
This article reviews 12 such devices, and actually the Unimer U-Cleat looks pretty good!
PBO Tested: 12 mooring snubbers - Practical Boat Owner
David Pugh tests 12 readily-available snubbers to find out which one best absorbs a snatch load
www.pbo.co.uk
Advice, experience appreciated!