Mooring line chafe issue

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Mooring line chafe issue

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Does anyone else have this same cutting hazard? How did you solve it. It is not a problem with larger lines, but with smaller bridles it is a hazard.

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Re: Mooring line chafe issue

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The trim should be shortened and ground to avoid catch points and sharp edges. I will be checking mine to see if I have a similar problem.

Thanks for noting this issue.
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Re: Mooring line chafe issue

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On the other hand, if I grind it short, larger ropes will be vulnerable. As it is, only <8 mm has access, and that has been satisfactory for 17 years, NEVER chafing a dock line or larger bridle. I'm hesitant to make a change that could be worse. The only reason the issue came ups is that I have been experimenting with skinny bridles for a Practical Sailor article, in the quest for reduced anchor forces:

http://sail-delmarva.blogspot.com/2015/ ... ubber.html

These values were measured on a PDQ 32 using a load cell. The published data will differ, since most of the tests have not been averaged or repeated.
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As you can see, you REALLY reduce the force by using a long, thin bridle, and this can make a difference on poor bottoms.
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