New England Ropes 3/8 in Double Braid Nylon Dock Line, Black, 20 ft
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5054-12-00020
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Where to buy
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Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Construction
- Double braid
- Length
- 20 ft
This New England Ropes dock line is 3/8 in (10 mm) double braid nylon, 20 ft long, in black. The maker says it resists kinking. The stated tensile strength is 4,800 lb. It is rated as a dock line for vessels up to 20 ft, and it is sold as a single line.
Our take
With 4,800 lb of tensile strength in 3/8 in double braid nylon, this line is rated as a dock line for vessels up to 20 ft, and no higher. That is the figure to hold it to. At 20 ft long it is a single line, sold on its own.
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.