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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-06-2013, 14:48
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Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Bridle Chafing on Bobstay

You can read some of what the Pardeys say about this in the Capable Cruiser around page 112-113....
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-06-2013, 14:36
Replies: 49
Views: 13,423
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Bridle Chafing on Bobstay

Pulling downwards on the bowsprit does put increased compression on the mast, though in the real world the bowsprit seems to fold before the mast does. My gut feeling would be that anchoring from the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-06-2013, 10:06
Replies: 49
Views: 13,423
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Bridle Chafing on Bobstay

Here's what my set up looks like with the snubber pulled up on deck and cleated off. As I said before, this is very quiet, almost no chafe, requires less chain out in tight anchorages, and the lower...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-06-2013, 09:52
Replies: 49
Views: 13,423
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Bridle Chafing on Bobstay

I don't have the bowsprit but I installed an eye down near the waterline to attach a snubber to--lowers the angle on the chain and provides a steady ride. I have a bow eye that is big enough to allow...
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