New England Ropes 1/2" Double Braid Dock Line, White/Gold
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5059-16-00015
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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 line from New England Ropes, 15 ft (4.6 m) long, in white and gold with a tracer. The maker lists its tensile strength at 8,000 lb. It is listed for dock use on vessels up to 40 ft (12.2 m), anchor line use up to 35 ft (10.7 m) and mooring use up to 20 ft (6.1 m). The maker says the braid resists kinking.
Our take
The 1/2 inch double braid nylon is listed by the maker for three jobs: dock line up to 40 ft (12.2 m), anchor line up to 35 ft (10.7 m) and mooring up to 20 ft (6.1 m). It has 8,000 lb tensile strength and a white and gold tracer finish.
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.