[Rhodes22-list] What is this bracket for?

[recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com]

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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