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mrapkins
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Initially Posted - 08/26/2010 :  08:18:16  Show Profile
I have a nice anchor roller, but the cleats used to tie off the rode are situated on either side of the bow and consequently, the rode chafes on the pulpit.

Should I install another cleat directly behind the roller, or does the swing of the boat mean that no cleat is ever properly located?
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 08/26/2010 :  09:50:49  Show Profile
You could take the rode directly to one of the cleats and use the roller just for lowering/raising the anchor.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 08/26/2010 :  09:51:54  Show Profile
Here's a photo of my anchor roller that is angled to port. I tie the rode to the starboard cleat, and when at anchor the rode does not move at all on deck. The critical point of chafe for me is at the outboard end of the anchor roller, when the boat swings back and forth. Is your setup similar?
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 08/26/2010 :  10:03:04  Show Profile
Hi John,
Snickerdoodle has almost the same set-up as you have. I have used the bow mooring cleat for the anchor rope without a chafe problem. The rope lies in/on the roller and doesn't often touch the metal of the roller bracket.

If you are experiencing "sailing around the anchor" with the boat constantly moving one way and then the other, think about rigging a "riding sail" to the backstay. I use my storm jib (any small sail of around 50 sq ft will work) and rig it with the clew corner forward and the luff hanks secured to the back stay. The mainsail halyard hoists the sail; and I adjust the tack to be about horizontal with the boom. The sail's sheets are secured forward to a halyard cleat on the mast. With the "riding sail", the breeze has the bow always pointing toward the eye of the wind and the boat is very steady.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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