T&T: Anchor rode snubber line size

[Keith]

I believe that's too thick for a snubber line. I use two 1/2" three strand 
nylon lines for my Krogen 42, and that may be too thick. 3/8" would probably 
be better. Also, I'd recommend using a  chain grabber from West Marine (or 
make your own). See: http://tinyurl.com/3ejuy Shaped like a big "C" it 
doesn't put any twisting motion on the chain.


Keith
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob McLeran" <rmcleran@ix.netcom.com>

> The line from the cleats to the centered chain hook will probably be
> around 10-12 feet in length max (with a few extra feet for the cleat),
> adjustable to something shorter for calmer conditions. I'm thinking 5/8"
> 3-part twisted nylon would probably be better for absorbing shock than
> 3/4" since it is going to be doubled into a bridle that is lead into
> both haws-pipes on either side of the bow to keep the bow centered, more
> or less.