New England Ropes 1/2" Double Braid Dock Line, Black, 15'
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5054-16-00015
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Construction
- Double braid
- Length
- 15 ft
A 1/2 inch (12 mm) double braid nylon dock line from New England Ropes, 15 ft (4.6 m) long, in black. The maker lists its tensile strength at 8,000 lb. It is listed for dock line use on vessels up to 40 ft (12.2 m) and mooring line use up to 20 ft (6.1 m). The braid is torque balanced and stabilised, and the maker says it resists kinking.
Our take
With 8,000 lb of tensile strength in a 1/2 inch line, the maker lists it for docking vessels up to 40 ft (12.2 m) but only for mooring up to 20 ft (6.1 m), so the job sets the size limit. It is double braid nylon that resists kinking.
From our buying guide
Rope makers disagree on the fiber: Samson calls nylon the right one for its stretch, and Marlow calls polyester the most reliable for mooring lines. Marlow also says wet nylon loses strength.
Check before you buy:
- The diameter suits your boat. Taylor Made pairs 3/8 in line with boats up to 25 ft and 1/2 in line with boats up to 32 ft.
- The line suits your cleats. The Coast Guard handbook's rule of thumb gives 3/8 in line for a 6 in cleat and 1/2 in line for an 8 in cleat.
- Strength figures are compared within one maker, since each labels its figure differently.