Bowsprit Kranzeirn to take anchor snubbing loads?

[Brion Toss]

Hi again,
Nice to have a discussion on this, one of my favorite anchoring details. First, the length of the snubber is important, as too short a snubber means too little give, and thus shock loads that might break gear or tear out the anchor. 50ft is not too much, including material for a belay. That's one reason I like to lead it through a block at the end of the 'sprit, so you get the extra length back to the belay. And this way you can also adjust relative tension more easily.
Nylon Brait or similar is my preferred material for a snubber, because it absorbs energy better than other constructions.
And yes, the loads at the end of the 'sprit are lower than further aft, because you are working on a longer lever arm. Yawing is thus reduced, as well as pitching. And again, max loads are much lower than normal sailing loads, according to dynamometer tests done in a New England mooring field.
Building a cranse with a dedicated space for a snubber block is ideal, and while you are at it, be sure to optimize geometry relative to the jibstay, so that the vectors meet in the middle of the bowsprit, putting the cranse iron in pure compression.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss