Anchor rode end- fixing point in boat

[DaveCass]

My trintella 29 has no inboard point to fix the end of the anchor rode.
I pulled all the chain out and found that it is tied to a piece of rope, which in turn, is tied around a piece of wood- which jams in the exit hole; - if the anchor runs.
I was thinking of fitting a plate under the main cleat (below deck) with an eye bolt in it or something similar. This will still be within the anchor locker- but at a high level - being the other side of the main cleat under deck.
Any ideas ? anyone?

David C

 

[sarabande]

the purpose of the length of line is to enable you to cut it, should the anchor jam and it become necessary to free the boat quickly.

The length of line should extend from somewhere below (usually in the anchor locker) to just above the deck level so that it is accessible from above. If you are really Boy Scoutish, then a sharp knife should be scabbarded nearby.


Your present system seems quite effective; why change it ?

 

[lw395]

Having the tail end of the chain really secure is an embarrassment should you ever wish to extend the rode, perhaps to kedge against the tide in light weather...

 

[DaveCass]

I wasn't concerned about the use of a rope for the final connection to the boat- I would always have that anyway, for the express purpose of cutting it- in an emergency-
I was more concerned about the method of using a pice fo wood as a jammer.
If this is a satisfactory method -I will just repalce it.

But I think the shock pressure of a 'tee' piece of timber slamming against the outlet is looking for deck trouble.

 

[AntarcticPilot]

I wasn't concerned about the use of a rope for the final connection to the boat- I would always have that anyway, for the express purpose of cutting it- in an emergency-
I was more concerned about the method of using a pice fo wood as a jammer.
If this is a satisfactory method -I will just repalce it.

But I think the shock pressure of a 'tee' piece of timber slamming against the outlet is looking for deck trouble.

It's not meant to take the weight of the boat ever; on mine the equivalent is a bit of cord fastened to a simple staple screwed to a bulk-head. If it ever took the weight of the boat, it would certainly break immediately, and this is a common set up in anchor lockers.

It's purpose is to prevent the end of the rode from running out when running freely; really a bit of a belt and braces as of course, you should always make the chain up to a cleat or other strong point (such as the anchor winch) before lowering it.

In the event of it ever coming into play, the chain should be slack with only the weight of the chain on it and therefore easily recovered by hand; it is just there to give you a chance to recover from a mistake.

 

[VicS]

Mine is secured, via enough rope to allow the end of the chain to come on deck. to one of the pulpit fixing bolts.