Snubber arrangement for ip31

[emergpa1]

I deploy my snubber the same way you show in the pics. My chain is secured to the starboard bow cleat initially, and I use a standard shackle to connect the snubber to the chain. I then let out the chain, so that the shackle runs over the bow roller, feeding the snubber as the chain plays out. Then it is just a matter of adjusting the snubber and chain on the bow cleats. If anything, I think this actually cuts down on swinging at anchor.

Tom, I do think she rides well with the snubbers run through the roller , that is the way we slept last night. . I do believe I will add a small fair lead or chock for the snubbers though if enough room.

 

[emergpa1]

You might want to try the Mantus Hook. http://mantusanchors.com/mantus-chain-hook/ http://www.amazon.com/Chain-Hook-16-Galvanized-Steel/dp/B00BQTC6WE/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1393077596&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=mantus+hook

thanks Ian

 

[Gunni]

Marian and gunni, I was wondering about that handy hitch, but was concerned it loosening. Do ya'll ride storms with it? Thunderstorms type stuff.

Yes, a property of the rolling hitch is that it tightens the locking loop as it loads up. It works particularly well on chain where there are narrow "shoulders" for it it lock down into.

 

[Tom J]

Marian and gunni, I was wondering about that handy hitch, but was concerned it loosening. Do ya'll ride storms with it? Thunderstorms type stuff.

Thunderstorms can be scary. We rode out a storm with 55 knot winds and the snubber worked well. Of course, we had an 8 to 1 scope and the snubber was stretched to the point the chain was tight also.

 

[marian]

I use more to take load off the windless, but I have been on thunderstorms to, no problem.

Marian

 

[capta]

We deploy the snub line after the anchor is set. We hook it into the chain, then using the windlass, we let out more chain until we have a nice loop in the chain and no pressure ever comes on the chain to boat connection. It looks as though your roller would accommodate both the chain and snub line, so hook the chain hook on the chain and allow it to go over the roller, keeping the line in a firm grip, so it will not fall off until the line is tight and there is enough chain weight to take over from you. Many we see do not use enough snub line and it looks as though they have it there only in case the chain breaks at the roller. You need a pretty long snub line (about 1/2 the depth of the water) if you really want to relieve the shock on the chain. Also, most important; it must be nylon, repeat nylon for stretch, and three strand is the best for the job.
Your bob stay should be able to handle any pressure the snub puts on it; if it doesn't, then better it breaks at anchor, rather than underway and you lose your rig.

 

[Ron20324]

...a property of the rolling hitch is that it tightens the locking loop as it loads up. It works particularly well on chain where there are narrow "shoulders" for it it lock down into....

I saw a magazine article for those who tie their snubber onto the chain. About 18 inches from the chain end of a three-strand snubber, seized/whip the line. Unlay the three strands and fan them out flat. Weave them by taking the right one, cross it over the middle one. Take the left one, lay it over the new middle one. Take the new right one over the middle, the left over the middle and so on. Whip/seize the end. This gives the line more surface contact with the chain using whatever your favorite hitch is.

 

[Mich222]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ohn6CiLVfg

Keith: See the video on the attached link above.
You may have to get a bail with higher clearance, but this may be the safest way to go. You already have cleats for securing the keeper line.
Mich 222

 

[emergpa1]

Thanks guys, excellent information.