The nautical solution is to make a bridle with two thimble eyes that shackle
to a chain stop hook. This way the strain is taken to the Sampson post or
the port and stbd cleats via the bridle and there is no strain on the chain
between the gypsy and the chain hook.

Dave Lewis
S/V Bella
Ensenada, BC, Mexico

-----Original Message-----
From: Cindy Ballreich [mailto:cindy@ballreich.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:17 AM
To: baba-l@ballreich.net
Subject: Re: [Baba-L] Puzzling Anchor Issue

littleknotty@aol.com wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Im wondering if you'all can help me solve an achoring problem I
> experienced this weekend. I was at a very calm anchorage so my anchor
> chain went strait down, there was no pull from the boat with current or
> wind. All night long, the anchor chain rubbed against the cable that
> runs from the bow sprit to the water line.
>
> I have an anchor snubber but I don't see how that would have helped the
> sitation. I have anchored previously but given that there is a little
> wind or current, it generally keeps me off the chain.
>
> I'm sure someone has a way to resolve this annoying problem.
>

We've had the same problem. We wrap a towel around the rode and secure
it with tape. We then adjust the line so that the towel is against the
bobstay. It does a pretty good job of getting rid of the noise. Another
solution that prevents chafe, but which won't do much for the noise is
to get the largest plastic shroud cover from West and put it over the
bobstay. If you put a wire tie on the stay a couple of inches from the
bottom, and make sure that the cover sits above the tie, it will let the
water drain properly and won't create any rust issues.

Where were you anchored if you don't mind my asking?

Cindy
s/v Mandisa
Baba 30 # 218


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