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Originally Posted by jondavies
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I'm wondering what's the best configuration for the locking pin for the anchor chain and the cleat (cleat before the pin or vice versa?). And is it best to place them all on the centerline or should the cleat go laterally on the surface above the anchor locker?
I'd appreciate any input.
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Here's the post I made a few years ago of how I installed the anchor bracket:
http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...anchor+bracket
I originally had that bayonet pin arrangement but didn't like it because unless you get it installed in the EXACT right position, the anchor won't be held tight in the bracket and will rattle. I used a bungee chord to keep it tight, but that was sort of a half-ass solution; bungee chords don't hold up long to So. Fla. UV but at least the cheap rubber coated hooks didn't have much time to rust! Here's the new chain lock I recently installed that works much better . . . it's adjustable, so easy to get just the right amount of tension on chain, which also keeps chain from slapping up and down on the deck!