T&T: anchor rode bridle

[Bob McLeran]

After several trial and errors, and  being unable to find the type of 
snap shackle designed specifically for this function (Randy Pinkleman 
mentioned it a few weeks ago), we purchased a stainless steel 3 inch 
caribiner with asymetrical eye that is very easy to use. It is small 
enough (for our 3/8" chain) that it will hook inside a link and not fall 
off. It's easy to remove when you bring in the chain, and it's rated by 
the manufacturer for around 2600 pounds - that will certainly out 
perform the 1/2" three strand  nylon line we use for the bridle.

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Bob McLeran and Judy Young                  Manatee Cove Marina
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On 5/22/2008 6:22 AM, Butch Dalton wrote:
> dangling. Is there a consensus on the best method to attach the line to the
> chain? I've seen a clever stainless plate that has two holes drilled for
> shackles to attach the line and a slot to grab the chain, acting as sort of a
> bridle. Does this work, does the chain remain in the slot even with no tension
> on the rode? Again, thanks in advance for your experience and expertise.