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Having just watched another video on this subject, where the UA-camr was more interested in getting subscribers than actually cutting to the chase, THIS video was fantastic. No stuffing around and getting right to the point. Excellent. I'm currently anchored in Queensland and in a storm. With the anchor chain jarring loudly, I suddenly remembered that setting a snubber can make a huge difference but as I'm no longer young and I'm exhausted, I'd forgotten how to actually do it. So thank you so much. Your video will make my night's sleep a lot less noisy. A definite thumbs up.
Great video, thank you ! I'm not certain if any boating retailer has the full Snubber "Kit" already assembled as you've shown so any chance you could list all the various components (names/sizes/shapes etc. of each) we need to buy to put the Snubber together exactly as you have it? Many Thanks
Nice setup but when you have your snubber that far in the water, it loads up on barnacles and sea growth. I have found if I have the chain hook slightly above the water, it stays cleaner. I got a nasty cut on my hand grabbing the snubber hook to release it by a hidden barnacle. I also let out some slack chain but don’t need to deal with tides that much here in the Caribbean.
Hi, just watched video on using Snubber, very helpful. We have very similar arrangement but find that the ropes are taking their toll on our Teak Cap Rail. Are 56ft sailing yacht. Any ideas on how to avoid this rubbing and wear on the cap rail would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the video!
Hi Larry, the rope type and thickness needs to be suitable for the size of boat. Most Riviera owners are anchoring on sand so there is a big benefit in using chain as it helps to get a better hold and keep the chain taught. Using rope for rode is normally only used with reef picks or in exceptionally deep water where it is not viable to carry such large amounts of chain. Ideally a snubber should still be used with rope so the winch is not loaded but the rope can be tied off to a cleat to create the same effect.
Hi Mauro, that's a good question and you are not the first person to ask. When you make a snubber make sure the rope is long enough to hang over the bow/roller so the chain is always hanging on the hook. There are also hooks designed for holding the chain. Even if the chain has gone slack there is always the weight of the chain pulling on the hook. Every metre of 8mm chain is approx 1.5kg so it adds up quickly. Hope that helps :)
@@flygringothat means you’re not letting out enough slack chain to weigh the chain onto the hook. Make sure to let out enough that if or when you start slacking forward there’s still so much slack chain that 5-10’ is still hanging.
With eyes spliced in to the line, you will not be able to release under load - you will end up cutting it. If someone fouls your anchor chain, the only way you will be able to pay out more chain is to cut the snubber. You are better off with simple cleat hitches.
Not a good idea to drop the hook over board. Too easy to beat up the hull in windy conditions. Instead keep the hook on the deck and feed it backwards through the bale after securing the Snubber lines to the cleats.
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Having just watched another video on this subject, where the UA-camr was more interested in getting subscribers than actually cutting to the chase, THIS video was fantastic. No stuffing around and getting right to the point. Excellent. I'm currently anchored in Queensland and in a storm. With the anchor chain jarring loudly, I suddenly remembered that setting a snubber can make a huge difference but as I'm no longer young and I'm exhausted, I'd forgotten how to actually do it. So thank you so much. Your video will make my night's sleep a lot less noisy. A definite thumbs up.
Thanks. As someone who is new to sailing I found this very helpful.
Great video! Really like the idea of paying out the extra chain to balance the anchor load. We’ll try it!
Great video, thank you ! I'm not certain if any boating retailer has the full Snubber "Kit" already assembled as you've shown so any chance you could list all the various components (names/sizes/shapes etc. of each) we need to buy to put the Snubber together exactly as you have it? Many Thanks
A video that is to the point and clear. Well done and thanks. Have a 47 foot 36,000 lb swan. Can you recommend a snubber?
Great video! Did you make up the splice for where the two lines split from the one? Would love to know how that's done
Nice setup but when you have your snubber that far in the water, it loads up on barnacles and sea growth. I have found if I have the chain hook slightly above the water, it stays cleaner. I got a nasty cut on my hand grabbing the snubber hook to release it by a hidden barnacle. I also let out some slack chain but don’t need to deal with tides that much here in the Caribbean.
Hi, just watched video on using Snubber, very helpful. We have very similar arrangement but find that the ropes are taking their toll on our Teak Cap Rail. Are 56ft sailing yacht. Any ideas on how to avoid this rubbing and wear on the cap rail would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the video!
Great video very informative. What size rope would you suggest for a 10.5 meter sailing yacht (Hanse 345)?
Great advice about the extra length of chain 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful! :) Thanks for watching Robin.
Perfect! Thanks 👍
Can l ask if that snubber arrangement is available to buy, or the component parts ?
Great simple video , I have also seen people use a small tyre clipped onto the chain that also acts as a shock absorber.
So cool man..
snubber a good idea for a small 20' boat?
What would be your suggestion for a half inch rope anchor rode instead of chain.
Cheers
Hi Larry, the rope type and thickness needs to be suitable for the size of boat.
Most Riviera owners are anchoring on sand so there is a big benefit in using chain as it helps to get a better hold and keep the chain taught.
Using rope for rode is normally only used with reef picks or in exceptionally deep water where it is not viable to carry such large amounts of chain.
Ideally a snubber should still be used with rope so the winch is not loaded but the rope can be tied off to a cleat to create the same effect.
How does the hook not escape the chain in this case? Considering hook is open and usually there is a lot of boat and anchor chain movement. Tks
Hi Mauro, that's a good question and you are not the first person to ask.
When you make a snubber make sure the rope is long enough to hang over the bow/roller so the chain is always hanging on the hook.
There are also hooks designed for holding the chain.
Even if the chain has gone slack there is always the weight of the chain pulling on the hook. Every metre of 8mm chain is approx 1.5kg so it adds up quickly. Hope that helps :)
That is the problem we frequently experience. With lots of bouncing, the hook detaches from the chain, and no more snubber function
@@flygringothat means you’re not letting out enough slack chain to weigh the chain onto the hook. Make sure to let out enough that if or when you start slacking forward there’s still so much slack chain that 5-10’ is still hanging.
@@ReviewByGeorge thanks, I'll have my first mate (wife) do that from now on.
With eyes spliced in to the line, you will not be able to release under load - you will end up cutting it. If someone fouls your anchor chain, the only way you will be able to pay out more chain is to cut the snubber. You are better off with simple cleat hitches.
Anchor will make us bank!!!
Not a good idea to drop the hook over board. Too easy to beat up the hull in windy conditions. Instead keep the hook on the deck and feed it backwards through the bale after securing the Snubber lines to the cleats.