I have a Dana 24 and would like to avoid the anchor rode rubbing on
the bobstay at anchor. Would like to set up some kind of bridle
arrangment that would allow the anchor and rode to remain centered.

I know sailors that tie the anchor rode to a port or starboard
hawse/cleat but that requires the boat to set at an angle to the
wind/waves.

Thoughts...

could run a line from one side to the other forward of the bobstay and
affix it to the anchor rode. Assume the rode/bridle connection would
have to be non-movable. Am not sure how one would accomplish this.
Rode runs thru a roller on bowspirt platorm.

I also have a shackle affixed to the bottom of the bobstay connection.
Have heard about running a lline from this to rode. This means the
anchor would be pulling right on the bobstay connection and don't know
if woulsd absorb the pounding?

If this makes sense the only issue is how does one get it connected
from the top? Run chain from the shackle and connect to the rode?
Suggest cjhain as would leave it on while sailing and run end to
bowsprit.

Have heard the best was to connect to rode is by using a "prusik
knot"?

Jerry