Thursday, March 3, 2011

Snubbers

Since my last note on our new Rocna anchor we have anchored out several nights. Having discussed snubbers, I thought it might make sense to add a few pictures of what they look like and how I deploy them. In this picture you can see two lines coming from the boat and attaching to the chain. The stress of the anchor and chain are transferred to the line and boat. A little harder to see but the chain on the roller is slack.


the snubber attaches to the chain with the use of a chain grabber, which slides onto the chain links. The lines are attached to the line via a thimble and shackle. Hard to see but the shackles are secured and wired so they will not loosen. The chain after the snubber attachment is quite slack!
We had great luck anchoring out with the new anchor. It sets really really fast and buries into the bottom. If there is a downside it would be that it comes up with a lots of sand or what ever the bottom type is. In a way I find that comforting.

The waters here are a brilliant blue green.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the photos of the snubber. these are discussed often but the photos help to really explain the setup

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  2. It was Jeannie idea to post pictures about the snubbers. They are very important part of anchoring and have many benefits from not just the removing the stress from the windless(Maxwell will void its warranty if they it is determined that the failure was related to non snubber use). to less noise while at anchor. If you have ever heard the sound the chain makes when it grabs and reverberates through the hull you know what I mean.Folks use different things to attach the lines to a snubber but I like the ABT chain grabber, here is a brief write up...I have had great results and never had it slip off the chain. I bought the line with thimbles and a separate shackle(s) and attached it to the chain grabber.

    This is from practical Sailor
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    Anchor Chain grabber slips between the links of an anchor chain and provides an excellent bridle for anchoring in heavy conditions. Two shackle holes provide attachment for bridle lines which are then made off to port and starboard deck cleats. Fits all types of chains in the following sizes; 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16” and 1/2”. Extremely heavy-duty. (Requires two shackles, not included)

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