tim_ber
Well-known member
Single point is cheaper (but very heavy sinker) and method I'd prefer because it is cheaper and a heavier chain is used and is simpler (and simple is best).
Bridle is more expensive and secure points are anchors (I've never heard of this method before - except when used as a method of anchoring in a cove where swinging room was limited).
However, I have been advised by the authority lending me the patch of seabed that I must use the bridle method because it creates a smaller swinging circle than a single point method.
BUT does it?
When anchoring, we all let out a lot of chain because the chain is horizontal on seabed and gives the large swinging circle; the chain is helping secure the boat as well as the anchor.
But with a single point mooring a lot of chain is not let out because a great big 250kg mass sits on the seabed instead of an anchor PLUS length of horizontal chain.
So, doing the maths, does the bridle method give a reduced swing radius compared to the single point method?
Seabed is flat (not a valley like my last mooring place)
I don't know if the authority is counting on the mid point of bridle rising from seabed at times.
Thanks in advance.
Bridle is more expensive and secure points are anchors (I've never heard of this method before - except when used as a method of anchoring in a cove where swinging room was limited).
However, I have been advised by the authority lending me the patch of seabed that I must use the bridle method because it creates a smaller swinging circle than a single point method.
BUT does it?
When anchoring, we all let out a lot of chain because the chain is horizontal on seabed and gives the large swinging circle; the chain is helping secure the boat as well as the anchor.
But with a single point mooring a lot of chain is not let out because a great big 250kg mass sits on the seabed instead of an anchor PLUS length of horizontal chain.
So, doing the maths, does the bridle method give a reduced swing radius compared to the single point method?
Seabed is flat (not a valley like my last mooring place)
I don't know if the authority is counting on the mid point of bridle rising from seabed at times.
Thanks in advance.