My Beneteau Oceanis 35 (wt 12,000 lbs) has 3/8" G43 anchor chain (breaking weight 16,200 lbs) and windlass/gypsy for that size. Which Mantus bridle snubber is best for this boat and chain? I am not sure how to balance the tradeoff between line strength and stretching ability.
Small (for 30-40ft boat): Bridle length 23 ft; two 20 ft legs of 5/8" 3-strand nylon (swl 1525 lbs; UBS 12,200 lbs).
Medium (for 40-50ft boat): Bridle length 26 ft: two 22 ft legs of 3/4" 3-strand nylon (swl 2087 lbs; UBS 16,700 lbs).
Leaving aside the Mantus recommendations, I purchased the Medium size thinking I wanted the strength of the bridle to equal that of my chain, and not become the weakest link (like the small bridle would be). But perhaps that additional strength is not needed for my boat and the smaller bridle with more stretch would be better, even if it is weaker than the chain? Or are both essentially ok?
(I know many boats the size of mine have smaller chain -- like 5/16" -- so the smaller bridle would be suitable in that case. But my chain was in the boat when I bought it and the windlass is suitable for it.)
Thanks so much for your advice and experience.
Small (for 30-40ft boat): Bridle length 23 ft; two 20 ft legs of 5/8" 3-strand nylon (swl 1525 lbs; UBS 12,200 lbs).
Medium (for 40-50ft boat): Bridle length 26 ft: two 22 ft legs of 3/4" 3-strand nylon (swl 2087 lbs; UBS 16,700 lbs).
Leaving aside the Mantus recommendations, I purchased the Medium size thinking I wanted the strength of the bridle to equal that of my chain, and not become the weakest link (like the small bridle would be). But perhaps that additional strength is not needed for my boat and the smaller bridle with more stretch would be better, even if it is weaker than the chain? Or are both essentially ok?
(I know many boats the size of mine have smaller chain -- like 5/16" -- so the smaller bridle would be suitable in that case. But my chain was in the boat when I bought it and the windlass is suitable for it.)
Thanks so much for your advice and experience.