ANCHOR SNUBBER:
An anchor snubber is a bridle used to take the strain of the chain rode. This reduces wear on your boat from the chain and also acts as a shock absorber and silences the chain. Using 3-strand nylon line (drop a note or call us for prices), splice 2 eye loops to go around your port and starboard bow cleats (see our Deck Hardware section for some great ones!). Splice these two lines together a distance about equal to the height of the bow above the water. The diameter of the line depends on the size of your boat. The following is a guide for the 3-strand nylon rope size:
Next, splice a stainless steel thimble to the end (we carry standard, heavy duty, and extra heavy duty). The total length should be 2 to 3 times the height of the bow above the water. Finally, use a stainless steel shackle (we have a wide select for you) to attach a stainless steel grab hook to the end. Size the grab hook to your chain size... or call us to have one made for you! 
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