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50 knot Blow Georgetown Exumas saved by Backup Snubber!
1 February 2026 · 7 min · 300 views · Exuma, Bahamas
Parted main snubber, backup snubber holding under tension
What this video covers
A C&C Yachts 39 anchored in Georgetown, Exumas, experiences sustained 30-knot winds with gusts reaching 50 knots.0:55 During the storm, the vessel’s main snubber line parts under the load of the rollers and high wind.5:01 A secondary backup snubber, rigged to an additional cleat installed on the bow, successfully catches the load of the 65-pound Lewmar claw anchor.5:47 This configuration prevents the chain from pulling against the windlass, which would otherwise risk stripping the clutch or damaging the hull.6:18 The crew monitors the anchor rode from the deck, confirming the backup line maintains tension while the boat remains clear of a lee shore approximately 400 to 500 feet away.7:01 The masthead wind instrument is inoperable, necessitating the use of a handheld anemometer to gauge wind speeds.1:07 Relying on redundant snubber lines protects the windlass and prevents the vessel from dragging towards nearby rocks during high-wind events.
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