New England Ropes 3/4 in x 25 ft Nylon Double Braid Dock Line
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5053-24-00025
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Construction
- Double braid
- Length
- 25 ft
This New England Ropes dock line is 25 feet of 3/4 inch (18 mm) double braid nylon in blue with a tracer. The maker states a tensile strength of 20,500 lb. It is rated as a dock line for vessels up to 65 feet. The maker says its construction gives a long wearing line that resists kinking.
Our take
Double braid nylon at 3/4 inch gives this line a stated tensile strength of 20,500 lb, and the maker rates it as a dock line for vessels up to 65 feet. The construction is described as kink resistant, which helps when you coil a 25 foot length.
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.