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Originally Posted by scook
Intuitively, the roller would bear the vertical vector force and the cleat the horizontal. If you’re not in much of a current, those forces shouldn’t be much of an issue. Out here in the Columbia River it’s a very big deal - an anchor rope fouled in the propeller, so the boat is anchored at the stern can and has sunk boats.
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Current can be a bit of an issue in the Bay here, depending on where and when I guess.
Thanks so I guess I should plan on the roller bearing forces. so the chucks in the side won't be used anymore i guess, just the bow cleat.
Much obliged,
Cheers
Ashok