New England Ropes 1/2 in x 15 ft Nylon 3 Strand Dock Line, Black
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C6054-16-00015
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Length
- 15 ft
A three-strand nylon dock line from New England Ropes, half an inch thick and 15 ft long, in black. The rope is high grade marine nylon, and the maker lists it for dock, anchor and mooring lines. The maker describes it as strong and abrasion resistant, and treats the nylon with a Marine Tech coating meant to raise wet strength and cut fiber-to-fiber abrasion. Its part number is C6054-16-00015.
Our take
The Marine Tech coating on this three-strand nylon is aimed at wet strength and fiber-to-fiber abrasion, both of which count on a line that sits wet and works against itself. At 15 ft long it is a short line, so measure your cleat spacing before relying on it.
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.