Peter -
On my boat I believe that is the place to attach the shaft of the anchor. Bob

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> On May 26, 2023, at 8:34 AM, Peter via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All.  
>   There is a pair of metal brackets on the bow of my boat by the forestay chainplate that is a bit of a mystery to me. It looks original, but maybe not.
> Anyone know wat it's intended purpose is?
> 
> Thanks,
>   Peter
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