Anchor Chain

[tager]

"The relative numbers are pretty weak"

When taken from the ROCNA anchors straw-man website.

[imagine2frolic]

Originally Posted by dave6330

Imagine: Is there a functional difference between the standard M1/A1 chain hook and the one found on the 'CPT Hook' commercial product?

I have never seen the Capt. Hoook before. I do know there are tons of boats out there with the simple hook, and they work. I work with a bridle, and shackle, but this year will go with a standard hook for simplicity eliminating the shackle.......i2f

[dave6330]

LORDY - I guess I'm just not edikated 'nuff to drop a hook!

Craig: Good info on your respons. I guess all we need is a 30ft hunk of line and figure out how to tie a 'timber hitch' or a 'rolling hitch'...I think our pile of spare lines in the garage can serve as a source of supply for THAT one and as for the knot, I guess we can figure that one out too!

Thanks all!

V/R

Dave

[joethecobbler]

I would think both methods have merit. As well as shortcomings.
The Sentinal or Kellet would seem to change the angle of the rode. However it would seem that as the amount of pull increased from forces on the boat , the Kellet would lessen in effectiveness or need to be replaced with a heavier weight. Also there is the consideration of "chafe" both on the rode from the sentinal as well as the effect it has dragging the rope rode to the bottom.
An all chain w/ a snubber would accomplish the same as the kellet or sentinal as well as add weight to the ground tackle and not be subject to chafe or damage as readily as rope would.
I recently spent time swapping tales w/ a couple of "Kiwi's" and they indicated that most everyone from their cruising area uses chain, only the Americans use "string" as he reffered to it.
The merits and shortcomings of the Sentinal can be argued, But the safety and durability of an all chain rode is hard to talk down.
I prefer an all chain when setting anchor, Then, curse it when it's time to retrieve it ! (with no windlass).