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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-10-2011, 12:45
Replies: 42
Views: 26,125
Posted By Seahunter
Re: Dockline Snubbers

I have no need nor desire to compete with any statement you make. :D
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-10-2011, 10:48
Replies: 42
Views: 26,125
Posted By Seahunter
Re: Dockline Snubbers

They don't quite work that way and require one to feed the lines through every time you want to stow the dock lines. They're okay if you want to become a permanent fixture at the dock, but if you're...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-10-2011, 10:42
Replies: 42
Views: 26,125
Posted By Seahunter
Re: Dockline Snubbers

You're right, zeehag, the anchor chain should be backed to cleats, (including bitts or sampson posts); but never on the windlass. Is this not what I stated?
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-10-2011, 05:03
Replies: 42
Views: 26,125
Posted By Seahunter
Re: Dockline Snubbers

Anchor rode should always be backed to the cleats, never the winch or windlass regardless if you're employing a bridle or not. It's just poor seamanship.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-10-2011, 05:00
Replies: 42
Views: 26,125
Posted By Seahunter
Re: Dockline Snubbers

I'm surprised that the Shockles didn't work on your boat considering it's light cruiser size. My guess is that you installed them improperly (in a chaffing situation) or inappropriately as they are...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-10-2011, 07:04
Replies: 42
Views: 26,125
Posted By Seahunter
Re: dockline snubbers

We've been using "Shockles" for a number of years and use them for all kinds of work; like a third arm on the wheel, anchor bridle, rigging damper and dock line snubbers. They take the harshness out...
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