Dylan Lippert

bullwolf posted an update in the group Boating Advice 2 weeks, 3 days ago

My question relates to how to best snub a rope anchor rode. I’ve got a 42′ powerboat with a horizontal windlass. Its got a chain and rope rode (predominantly nylon rope). There is no center cleat or sampson post to snub the line to when the anchor is deployed, so the windlass takes the load absent some other device. There are cleats on the…[Read more]

RJ Bennett replied 2 weeks, 2 days ago

I am not familiar with the Prussik knot, but I use the similar rolling hitch or a timber hitch in the same way. I also have been tempted to try a mechanical attachment like your “rope grab,” but think it would spend so much time immersed in salt water that corrosion would be a problem. On balance, I think it is easier to tie/untie the knot than…[Read more]
- bullwolf replied 2 weeks ago
  
  Thanks RJ. Very helpful.

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