Best locking style chain hook ?

[Boo2]

Hi,

I need a chain hook to attach a snubber line to my mooring chain. I really want a locking type because it will be left unattended, can anyone tell me from their experiences what is the best type ? Chain size is 10mm.

Thanks,

Boo2

 

[LadyInBed]

I use this type, bought from Accastillage Diffusion France.

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[TQA]

I live on the hook. Something like 4000+ nights so far. The simple non locked chain hook on my snubber has never detached it's self.

 

[RichardS]

I use this type, bought from Accastillage Diffusion France.

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That looks the same as mine which works well but sometimes can be a bit fiddly if you have limited access like on our cat. I used to have a plain hook but that detached itself on a couple of occasions for some reason.

Richard

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

That looks the same as mine which works well but sometimes can be a bit fiddly if you have limited access like on our cat. I used to have a plain hook but that detached itself on a couple of occasions for some reason.

Richard

Same experience here, also a Wichard. Sometimes I think that a 10mm one would have been better for my 8mm chain: would still fit but would be less fiddly. I was tempted but the price difference was too much to be worthwhile I thought.

 

[pagoda]

That looks the same as mine which works well but sometimes can be a bit fiddly if you have limited access like on our cat. I used to have a plain hook but that detached itself on a couple of occasions for some reason.

Richard

My feeling about these hooks is that you need at least couple of metres of rope out , and in decent tension! to give a springy load absorber to a chain rode.? I wouldn't leave one in place for days on end? On occasions when on a longer term mooring buoy the requirement was to take the chain on board and pin it at the bow fitting. I tended to always put the chain round a cleat as back up for comfort. Never had any problems, other than rust stains!

 

[Neeves]

If you have a look at the Mantus chain hook they have a neat plastic lock, but their chain hooks are bit agricultural. You can take most common chain hooks and knock up a lock similar to the Mantus one from a bit of scrap plastic (plastic chopping board works well). I made on in about 15 minutes.

But most of these locks are a bit fiddly - they really need 2 hands, whatever the marketing information might say. In your application this might not be a big issue.

The pin on the Witchard hook is quite flimsy and there are reports of them bending (and jambing shut). However we have one and it has been fine, but fiddly - so we do not use it.

 

[noelex]

Have you considered a soft shackle in Dyneema?

In your sort of application you could easily use two or more for added security.

 

[[3889]]

I gave up on chain hooks and returned to a rolling hitch...less fiddly, more secure and quicker.

 

[Neeves]

Whatever the suggestion it needs to be something that can be left secure, unattended, for an ill defined period of time.

 

[NormanS]

Provided sufficient loop of chain is deployed above the hook, I fail to see how the chain can jump out. I've left mine for periods of a month without any concerns, and my hook is just a home made device - basically a hook shaped bit of stainless plate with a slot in it to take the chain, and a hole for a shackle in the other end.

 

[Neeves]

Norman,

You are a real artisan with these things, I do not forget the bent link.

How big, long, deep, did you make the slot in your hook? There must be a minimum but is longer going to be better, or much better?

 

[NormanS]

Norman,

You are a real artisan with these things, I do not forget the bent link.

How big, long, deep, did you make the slot in your hook? There must be a minimum but is longer going to be better, or much better?

The slot is as deep as the width of the link, and probably a little more.

 

[Neeves]

Nothing excessive then. Thanks

 

[Boo2]

Thanks for the replies so far, the two types I know of are the Wichard one posted above :

and the Kong one see here :

Anyone tried both and have a preference ?

Boo2

 

[RichardS]

Thanks for the replies so far, the two types I know of are the Wichard one posted above :

and the Kong one see here :

Anyone tried both and have a preference ?

Boo2

You're forgetting the Daddy of all chain hooks ...... the Mantus

http://mantusanchors.com/mantus-chain-hook/

I asked a couple of years ago whether anyone had any experience of this hook but drew a blank. That might be different now though?

It looks like the dog's bollux to me ....... but not cheap!

Richard

 

[prv]

I don't understand why you want a chain hook on a mooring anyway. If it's supplied with a chain pendant, but you want to lie to a rope one for some reason (presumably with the chain still aboard as backup), why not splice the rope permanently to the same place as the chain?

Pete

 

[Boo2]

I don't understand why you want a chain hook on a mooring anyway. If it's supplied with a chain pendant, but you want to lie to a rope one for some reason (presumably with the chain still aboard as backup), why not splice the rope permanently to the same place as the chain?

I will be getting some rope pendants in due course but I do also want a snubber for my chain pendant and another for my anchor chain.

Thanks,

Boo2

 

[Boo2]

You're forgetting the Daddy of all chain hooks ...... the Mantus

http://mantusanchors.com/mantus-chain-hook/
It looks like the dog's bollux to me ....... but not cheap!

Bit big and clumsy but yes, very robust with it. Can't find a UK supplier though

Boo2

 

[KellysEye]

>I live on the hook. Something like 4000+ nights so far. The simple non locked chain hook on my snubber has never detached it's self.

Add 500 nights to that with a normal chain hook and no problems. Since the hook is holding a heavy loop of chain and the line is tight on the cleat I can't see how it could come off.