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Bridle Chain hook

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by MCCARTR1, Nov 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM.

  1. MCCARTR1, Nov 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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    MCCARTR1

    MCCARTR1 New Member

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    Hi Mariners, We are trying to decide which chain hook to use with our bridle set up when anchoring. In the past, we used the ultra chain grab however it doesn't always stay put and falls of the chain sometimes. We are looking at the Mantus M3 which seems to have the nicest and most practical clip on mecanism however this device seems to load the chain in perhaps not the ideal way with some pressure points. Mantus also has an older model M2 which has a strap to hold it onto the chain and seems to load the chain in a much more favorable way. We might get two bridle systems, one fair weather with shorter lines 30-40 ft with an M3 and a more robust set up for heavy weather with M2 and 60 ft lines. Our boat is 60 ft and has an 80,000 lbs displacement. Any comments ?
  2. Capt Ralph, Nov 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Im an Ultra fan for all their products but the chain hook.
    We use the locking Mantus original M1 with plastic gate on our bridle.
    It has held up in some heavy blows to our 58 x 18 Bert MY.
    Sometimes I do not use the gate and it still stays on just fine.
    Last edited: Nov 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
  3. rtrafford, Nov 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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    I went just a bit overboard here. I installed a 1/2" Lewmar chain stopper on the deck and feed the chain through it as a permanent installation. I then saddle the stopper with a pair of MarineNow 316 stainless eye chain grab hooks. I clamp one on each side of the Lewmar with a section of rode tying the eye on each end, looped round the capstan. It's an easily visible and redundant setup that I can see from the helm, and one that I can take a hammer to in an emergency if things are bound and in need of release. One hook isn't passing through the Lewmar on the backside, and the other hook would have to navigate the chain chute should others fail.

    Redundancy for safety is always a good plan....
  4. Capt J, Nov 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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    What happens when you start dragging anchor in an anchorage and need to put more scope out to hook and have 60' bridles out?????? I wouldn't want that, put out more scope and stick to shorter bridles.