Tying off anchor chain on deck cleat

[srah1953]

What is the best way to tie off anchor chain on a modern production boat with a windlass and two cleats either side? I'm concerned that the chain wrapped around the cleat may jam and become difficult to release if subject to a lot of pressure, or am I needlessly worrying?
Thanks

 

[Cloven]

I use a chain hook attached to a loop of rope. The hook is attached to a bight in the chain and then the loop is attached to the cleat. The rope I use is part of an old climbing rope which has a degree of elasticity.

 

[sailorman]

Some posts never cease to amaze

 

[Deleted member 36384]

On yachts with large cleats compared to the chain link size I have taken a turn and wrapped a figure of eight around the cleat, with a final full turn. This has proven to be quite secure. However, over the years the cleat begins to look rough with various dents and scratches.

Today I use a length of nylon warp with a chain hook. The chain hook is attached to the chain and lowered over the roller such that about 2 m of warp now holds the weight of the chain. The warp is then made off on the cleat.

As an alternative to the chain hook the warp can be be attached to the chain with a rolling hitch.

 

[Boathook]

Some posts never cease to amaze

Are you refering to this 'thread' or the post that a chain may be made fast to ....

Thing is though are we are all learning, aren't we ......

 

[sailorman]

Are you refering to this 'thread' or the post that a chain may be made fast to ....

Thing is though are we are all learning, aren't we ......

On a 41 footer

 

[Paddy_N_Murphy]

On a 41 footer

what ?

40 is too big too learn on?

 

[Stu Jackson]

+1 chain hook on a short piece of line to the cleat. I found chain on a cleat tends to get stuck too often and hard to remove. I have a rode/chain combo, so only have to deal with the chain once it's vertical. Still the easiest way.

 

[sailorman]

what ?

40 is too big too learn on?

yes certainly on a fundamental level

 

[Norman_E]

I use a chain hook with a length of nylon rope which has a splice on one end. In use the splice goes over one cleat, the centre of the rope attaches the hook, and the other end is made off on the other cleat. I keep the chain on the windlass, but let the chain out a bit so that all the strain is on the rope and shared between two cleats.

 

[wazza]

I agree with sailorman, yes 40ft is too big to start to learn on, but each to their own....

Back to the thread...

We use a rolling hitch of nylon line as a snubber(sometimes with bungy's attached to help ease the pulling effect) attached to the chain then through the bowroller and tied to a cleat (both cleats in harder winds).. No probs

Hope it helps..

 

[macd]

Is it practical to fit a samson post?
I generally use chain hook and stretchy line to one or both bow cleats, as well as giving the chain a couple of turns around the samson post.

 

[Sandyman]

What is the best way to tie off anchor chain on a modern production boat with a windlass and two cleats either side? I'm concerned that the chain wrapped around the cleat may jam and become difficult to release if subject to a lot of pressure, or am I needlessly worrying?
Thanks

Yes you're needlessly worrying. Be more concerned about it pulling your cleat out.

Some posts never cease to amaze

Straight to the point. No messing

 

[Trop Cher]

Some posts never cease to amaze

And you wonder why some posters don't come back to say thanks.

 

[wizard]

Some posts never cease to amaze

I see the tablets are starting to wear off ...

 

[Skylark]

Some posts never cease to amaze

............and your point is?

 

[srah1953]

And you wonder why some posters don't come back to say thanks.

I've been abused before for asking "stupid" questions so I'll probably stop asking questions altogether.
Maybe a 40 footer is too big to be learning on but I'm not that young and I don't expect to have that many years activity left. Besides which, I preferred to spend the money while I can.
Anyway, a very appreciative thanks to all those who responded.

 

[mick]

I've been abused before for asking "stupid" questions so I'll probably stop asking questions altogether.
Maybe a 40 footer is too big to be learning on but I'm not that young and I don't expect to have that many years activity left. Besides which, I preferred to spend the money while I can.
Anyway, a very appreciative thanks to all those who responded.

Please don't be put off by the arrogant self-importance of a small minority on this forum. Keep asking.

 

[nigel1]

Or use something like this

http://www.force4.co.uk/1167/Force-...m-chain---28mm-dia-eye---Break-Load-50KN.html

Serves the same function as a grab hook described in previous posts

I use it on the bight of a nylon rope and utilise both bow cleats.

 

[Paddy_N_Murphy]

yes certainly on a fundamental level

To be honest I think that is a rather silly statement.

25ft, or 40ft ..... all are manageable - in fact I would say a 40 is better as you can bloody move about.

TBH sometimes the opinions on this forum can be so dour and, down your nose like, I do find it disappointing on certain levels.