"Bart Senior" wrote in message t...
This is a question right out of the USCG exams.

The CG answer is D. Screw Pin shackles.

I assume it's because these are more secure.

They are...... assuming you worm the pin so it can not back out. A
pin shackle in running gear can have it's cotter pin severed and lost,
But in a bind they are easier to remove quickly. A pelican on your end
is for your safety.

I think on anything under 50 foot a good bowline will do the trick,
and a sharp knife for safety.

That question needed more specific application information IMO.
Perhaps Capt. Neal needs to give the test's aurthor a call.

I will file an offical ASA protest with the test graders if you do not
award my point :0(


Joe






Joe wrote

"Bart Senior" wrote
When making up a tow connection, you should
use: [1 pt]

a) Safety Hooks
b) Plain eye hooks
c) Round pin shackles
d) Screw pin shackles

When towing anything over 25,000 tons I prefer to use a Pelican hook
made for 6 " chain. The six inch chain is long enough to clear the
stern roller. The chain has a wormed screw shackle that is attached to
the 5" samson braid hauser. I like to have at least 1/4 mile of hauser
prefer 1/2 mile. The end of the hauser is attached to a two point
bridle that usually uses round pin shackles to attach to the towed
item.

I like the pelican hook on deck just incase you trip the tow. Or the
tow sinks. No sence in getting pulled under or over.

Joe