New England Ropes 5/8 in Double Braid Nylon Dock Line, Black, 25 ft
- Brand:
- New England Ropes
- Part no:
- C5054-20-00025
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Fiber
- Nylon
- Construction
- Double braid
- Length
- 25 ft
This New England Ropes dock line is 5/8 in (16 mm) double braid nylon, 25 ft long, in black. The maker says it resists kinking. The stated tensile strength is 13,100 lb. It is rated as a dock line for vessels up to 55 ft and as a mooring line for vessels up to 30 ft. It is sold as a single line.
Our take
The 13,100 lb tensile strength of this 5/8 in double braid nylon line comes with a dock-line rating up to 55 ft. The maker rates it for mooring only up to 30 ft, so use that lower figure if it will serve on a mooring. At 25 ft it is a single line.
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.