Thanks, That makes sense. I have the pulpit straps in a bag under the sink. I guess I'll mount them.

Peter     On Friday, May 26, 2023, 10:31:14 AM EDT, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:

 That is to hold your danforth anchor at the bow.  There should also be a couple of straps on the bow rail.
Thanks and Stay Well,
Stephen Staum
s/v PinaforeNeedham, MA

On Fri, 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