Saddle for Kellet

[esarratt]

Where can I buy a saddle for my kellet?

I have been reading The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring by Earl Hinz. He mentions using a saddle for a kellet on a rope rode to minimize abrasion.

Where can I buy one of these?

[Don C L]

I saw one the other day at a consignment shop out here in Ventura, California. But I'd also check Minney's Yacht supply in Costa Mesa. I bet they have 2 or 3. Bacon in Maryland may have some too.

Marine Antiques-Decor Etc.

https://baconsails.com/

[GordMay]

Ada Leisure Products “Rode Rider”
“Kiwi Anchor Rider” Models CAR 30, & AR20/AR30

[esarratt]

Thanks! I had thought of Sailorman in Fort Lauderdale, but yall gave me some other options.


Thanks for the head's up on the different names.

[Pete7]

Surely buying a larger anchor would have a greater more useful effect than faffing around with a kellet. We had one and sold it.

You might do a search on here about anchors, there has been the odd discussion over the years

Start with this one: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ce-249475.html

I have laminated the image Longjohnsilver posted and stuck it inside the anchor locker lid. Works for me.

Pete

[Nicholson58]

These things are out of favor especially with the advent of modern, far superior anchors. Better holding, no complications , no tangles, no fouling. Never drag our ROCNA.

[SailingHarmonie]

The most recent edition of that book is pushing 20 years old. While new information was added to that edition, unfortunately, older, obsolete information was left in. A kellet is very much obsolete if you use modern anchoring techniques.

[fxykty]

Originally Posted by esarratt

Where can I buy a saddle for my kellet?

I have been reading The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring by Earl Hinz. He mentions using a saddle for a kellet on a rope rode to minimize abrasion.

Where can I buy one of these?

Why not just put a block on the rope rode? Any block with removable cheek plates will work.

[esarratt]

Originally Posted by fxykty

Why not just put a block on the rope rode? Any block with removable cheek plates will work.

Thanks!