Hi Bob,
I have to disagree! Whereas a chain hook may not distort the chain, it
distorts the hook, which will likely break (especially the Chinese hooks) when
side-loaded. Para-tech recommends a devil's claw, which has the added advantage of
not disengaging from the chain when it goes slack. A plate-type "hook" as you
suggest will, and, IMO, is only suitable for anchoring. And, I don't see how
you could successfully use a smaller line (snubber) on a sea anchor rode.
John - aboard "Truelove" - Trinidad, W.I.
"Seahorse" - on the hard in St. Augustine, FL
Reply to: John@Camm.us
Bob Austin writes:
Even a single chain hook does not distort the chain. Chain hooks are used on
truck load binders routinely and I have not heard of a problem there. Chains
usually fail with shock loading--with a snubber and chain hook, there is no
shock loading.
Bob Austin
Hi Bob,
I have to disagree! Whereas a chain hook may not distort the chain, it
distorts the hook, which will likely break (especially the Chinese hooks) when
side-loaded. Para-tech recommends a devil's claw, which has the added advantage of
not disengaging from the chain when it goes slack. A plate-type "hook" as you
suggest will, and, IMO, is only suitable for anchoring. And, I don't see how
you could successfully use a smaller line (snubber) on a sea anchor rode.
John - aboard "Truelove" - Trinidad, W.I.
"Seahorse" - on the hard in St. Augustine, FL
Reply to: John@Camm.us
Bob Austin writes:
Even a single chain hook does not distort the chain. Chain hooks are used on
truck load binders routinely and I have not heard of a problem there. Chains
usually fail with shock loading--with a snubber and chain hook, there is no
shock loading.
Bob Austin
