New England Ropes 3/8 in Double Braid Nylon Dock Line, 25 ft
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5050-12-00025
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Construction
- Double braid
- Length
- 25 ft
- Strength basis
- Tensile strength
This is a white double braid nylon dock line from New England Ropes, 3/8 inch (10 mm) in diameter and 25 feet (7.6 m) long. It is sold as a single line. The maker gives a tensile strength of 4,800 lb and points it at boats up to 20 feet (6.1 m). The braid is torque balanced and stabilised, so the line is described as easy to handle and free of kinks.
Our take
Rated at 4,800 lb tensile in 3/8 inch double braid nylon, this 25 foot line is sized by its maker for boats up to 20 feet. The torque balanced build and stabilised braid are aimed at a line that handles easily and 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.