T&T: anchor rode bridle

[joe]

Hello all after extensive research and advise from other owners, I use a
trigger release snap shackle rated for 13,000 lbs breaking strength.
(Expensive +or-$140)  that fits inside a link of my 5/16ths HT chain rodes
(I have twin 300' 5/16ths all chain rodes).  Easy to attach or detach.  I
have the benefit of a very heavy duty bow eye at the water line from which
I've attached two 3/4" three strand nylon line which I then lead up and thru
the respective bow pulpit and store them on the adjacent hand rail.  When
anchoring ( I have a delta 55 and a fortress FX-37) I deploy the anchor of
choice to the length to meet the scope requirement for anticipated
conditions.  I then attach the respective shackle to a link and feed the
attached snubber thru the bow pulpit until it becomes taunt against the bow
eye with the anchor load.  I then deploy enough additional chain anchor rode
to create a loop that touches the bottom.  When retrieving I take up the
chain until the snubber comes thru the bow pulpit detach it and store it and
retrieve the reminder or the chain until the anchor is nested in it's
respective position.  I was fortunate to have the bow eye installed during
the building process as it greatly reduces scope (by 7') from the  bow
pulpit to the waterline.

Joe
Great Harbour N-37


-----Original Message-----
From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces at lists.samurai.com
[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces at lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Bob
McLeran
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:12 PM
To: Butch Dalton; T-T&T List
Subject: Re: T&T: anchor rode bridle

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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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.
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