New England Ropes 3/8 in. x 25 ft 3-Strand Nylon Dock Line, Black
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C6054-12-00025
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Length
- 25 ft
This is a New England Ropes three-strand nylon dock line in black, 3/8 inch (10 mm) thick and 25 ft (7.62 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 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.