Hi Bruce- Did you get any suggestions? I have the same issue and have not found a solution I like yet. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 8, 2020, at 10:40 PM, bwhitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > Hello all, > > I was reading through one of the sailing magazines, and there was commentary > about the value of a windlass or "at least an anchor chain hook" you can use > to take a break when hoisting anchor. > > While I don't feel the need for a windlass yet, I have had situations when > raising the anchor where I've needed to wrap chain around one of the forward > cleats because a wind gust is blowing me off. This usually results in some > chain finding its way through my hands, and much more concerning is the > chance for hands to be caught between the chain and the cleat with crushingly > obvious consequences. If I had the ability to easily hook the chain to hold > it while the bow swings off the wind or for the purposes of pulling the hook > out of the mud would be helpful. > > Is there such a hook that can be permanently mounted on the bow/anchor roller > where I could simply put the chain under moderate tension for a minute or two > while things get sorted out? > > Thanks in advance for your insights, > > Bruce Whitmore > C&C 37/40+ "Astralis" > Madeira Beach, FL > > > Sent from Samsung tablet. > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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