Stus-List Re: Anchor chain hook on bow?

[Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List]

I ended up putting on a chain stopper like the one Lewmar makes.  They look
like the following:

https://www.amazon.com/MxEol-Marine-Anchor-Chain-Stainless/dp/B06XKXQZ6Z/ref=asc_df_B06XKXQZ6Z/?tag=hyprod-20=df0=343251581167==g=13357802507350687517t===1015146=pla-786375401417=1===69473715299===343251581167==g=13357802507350687517==t===1015146=pla-786375401417

In fact I got the Amazon one, figuring that ir i didn't like it. I could
return it and get Lewmar version.  So far, I have only used it a few times,
but it seems to do a good job of locking in when I need it to, and holding
firm to motor and pull the anchor out of the sand and mud.

One thing became apparent though.  You need to attach the anchor rode to
the chain using a chain splice because a shackle won't fit through the
stopper.  Not a big deal, but just so you know...

Bruce Whitmore
1994 C 37/40+
"Astralis"
Madeira Beach, FL
(847)
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Stus-List Re: Anchor chain hook on bow?

[Dave S via CnC-List]

When I bought Windstar, she had a semi rusted conventional chain hook on a 
short length of line tossed in the anchor locker, along with her 50’ of chain 
and 150’ 4-plait rode.  Didn’t take long to learn why.  

I had contemplated adding fixed gadgets to accomplish what you describe 
(‘taking a load off off your shoulders/buying time) but I’ve found that the 
versatility and simplicity of the hook is probably best for me, all things 
considered.  I use it often.  

If I had a windlass and always anchored ‘on chain’ it would be different but 
sometimes -usually- simple is best IMO.

I have a bowline tied into one end and I can luggage tag the line into the toe 
rail, loop it over the cleat, whatever.  On my project list is making it 
Prettier with new rope and a braided eye, and maybe some chafe protection like 
a down east schoonerman, but that’s it. 

Dave.  Windstar 33-2




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> On Feb 26, 2021, at 5:21 PM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
>  I mounted one of these between the locker and the roller.  I bungie it  up 
> when dropping and let it ride on the chain on the way up.  I also use it to 
> take the tension off the windlass any time the anchor is set or up.
> 
> https://www.fisheriessupply.com/lewmar-anchor-lock/66840069
> 
> Tom B
> 
> At 01:25 PM 2/26/2021, you wrote:
>> 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 34+
>> New London, CT
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>> On Jan 8, 2020, at 10:40 PM, bwhitmore via CnC-List  
>>> 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 37/40+ "Astralis"
>>> Madeira Beach, FL 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from Samsung tablet.
>>> 
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>> 
>> 
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> Tom & Lynn Buscaglia
> SV Alera
> C 37+/40
> Vashon Island WA
> (206) 463-9200
> www.sv-alera.com 
> 
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Stus-List Re: Anchor chain hook on bow?

[Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List]

I mounted one of these between the locker and the 
roller.  I bungie it  up when dropping and let it 
ride on the chain on the way up.  I also use it 
to take the tension off the windlass any time the anchor is set or up.


https://www.fisheriessupply.com/lewmar-anchor-lock/66840069

Tom B

At 01:25 PM 2/26/2021, you wrote:
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 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 37/40+ "Astralis"
Madeira Beach, FL


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Tom & Lynn Buscaglia
SV Alera
C 37+/40
Vashon Island WA
(206) 463-9200
www.sv-alera.com


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Stus-List Re: Anchor chain hook on bow?

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

Fwiw I have a mantus chain hook tied to a spare dock line. I cleat  off the
line.

On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 4:26 PM David Knecht via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> 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 34+
> New London, CT
>
>
> On Jan 8, 2020, at 10:40 PM, bwhitmore via CnC-List 
> 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 37/40+ "Astralis"
> Madeira Beach, FL
>
>
> Sent from Samsung tablet.
>
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>
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> - Stu

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Stus-List Re: Anchor chain hook on bow?

[David Knecht via CnC-List]

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 34+
New London, CT



> On Jan 8, 2020, at 10:40 PM, bwhitmore via CnC-List  
> 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 37/40+ "Astralis"
> Madeira Beach, FL 
> 
> 
> Sent from Samsung tablet.
> 
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> 
> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.  Each and 
> every one is greatly appreciated.  If you want to support the list - use 
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> 

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