New England Ropes 3/8 in Double Braid Nylon Dock Line, Black, 25 ft
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5054-12-00025
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Construction
- Double braid
- Length
- 25 ft
This New England Ropes dock line is made of double braid nylon in black. It is 3/8 inch (10mm) in diameter and 25 ft (7.6 M) long, and it is sold as a single line. The maker lists a tensile strength of 4,800 lb and rates it as a dock line for vessels up to 20 ft (6.1 M). It is described as a long wearing rope that resists kinking.
Our take
At 3/8 inch, this double braid nylon line lists a tensile strength of 4,800 lb and is rated as a dock line for vessels up to 20 ft. The maker says it resists kinking, which points to a line that should stay manageable when you handle it on the dock.
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.