David Hewitt
El Dorado Hills, CA
Boat Name:
Model/Year: C22/1986
Hull No. 13153
Hailing Port: Folsom Lake Marina |
 06/19/2007 9:38 AM Pacific Time
I just bought a 1986 C22 in fair shape and have started cleaning and getting her ready to sail. My first of what will be many questions is is this (http://www.cakandahar.com/photo_gallery/albums/userpics/P6180003_640x480%7E0.jpg) an anchor bridle or is it a bridle that was used for towing? What is its purpose The tow eye seems to be in good condition, so I'm at a loss. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks ahead,
Dave
PS If you can't see or tell in the picture, it is a length of nylon tied to the bow cleats. The thimbled ends are then shackled together with a few feet of slack.
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Bilbo
Youngstown, Ohio
Boat Name: Sea Dog
Model/Year: Catalina 22 1987
Hull No. 13971
Hailing Port: Andover, Ohio |
06/21/2007 10:10 AM Pacific Time
Purposes?
I don't know for sure but it could be used as an alternative U bolt to help hold the boat on the trailer, towing the boat on the water, or for tying off while at anchor or mooring as you suggest.
A sailor would have probably used a splice instead of those clamps.
http://www.machovec.com/rope/splicing/3strand_tuck_splice.htm
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David Hewitt
El Dorado Hills, CA
Boat Name:
Model/Year: C22/1986
Hull No. 13153
Hailing Port: Folsom Lake Marina |
06/21/2007 1:24 PM Pacific Time
Already gone. Those clamps aren't allowed on my boat! |
