New England Ropes 3/8" Double Braid Dock Line, Black, 15'
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5054-12-00015
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Construction
- Double braid
- Length
- 15 ft
This New England Ropes dock line is 3/8 inch (10 mm) double braid nylon, 15 ft (4.6 m) long, in black. The maker lists a tensile strength of 4,800 lb. It is sold singly. The maker describes the braid as torque balanced and stabilised, so the line resists kinking. It is rated as a dock line for vessels up to 20 ft (6.1 m).
Our take
At 3/8 inch with a 4,800 lb tensile strength, the maker lists this as a dock line for vessels up to 20 ft (6.1 m), so check its sizing for anything longer. Double braid nylon that resists kinking should be easy to coil and handle.
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.