New England Ropes 3/8 in. x 20 ft 3-Strand Nylon Dock Line, Black
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C6054-12-00020
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Length
- 20 ft
This is a New England Ropes three-strand nylon dock line in black, 3/8 inch (10 mm) thick and 20 ft (6.1 m) long. It has a listed tensile strength of 4,250 lb. The maker gives both dock line and anchor line use as vessels up to 20 ft (6.1 m), so it is sized as a small-boat line. It is sold as a single line, without a tracer.
Our take
At 3/8 inch and 4,250 lb tensile strength, this 20 ft line is rated by the maker for dock and anchor use on vessels up to 20 feet and no larger. Treat it as a small-boat line and size up for anything bigger than that.
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.