Seachoice Braided Anchor Line, Gold/White, 1/2" x 250'
- Brand:
- Seachoice
- Part no:
- 42391
Image: Powerboat Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Rope length
- 250 ft
This is Seachoice's braided anchor line in gold and white, 1/2 inch in diameter and 250 feet long. It is made to take up sudden shock loads, which is what an anchor rode sees when a boat snubs against the ground tackle in chop or wind. It comes with a galvanized steel thimble, so the eye end has a hardware piece to protect the rope where it meets a shackle. The 250 foot length gives plenty of room to pay out scope in deeper water.
Our take
The 250 foot length of 1/2 inch braided line leaves generous room for scope when you anchor in deep water. Being built to absorb sudden shock loads means it should take some of the sting out of a boat surging against its anchor. The supplied galvanized thimble protects the eye.
From our buying guide
The Coast Guard's general guidance is to let out five to seven times the depth of water plus the distance from the surface to the bow. Samson says nylon is used in anchor lines because its elasticity absorbs shock loads.
Check before you buy:
- The length gives you that scope in the water where you anchor.
- The chain included is what you want, since products include different lengths of chain: 4 ft in some and 15 ft in others.
- You can get at any rope-to-chain splice, which New England Ropes says to check regularly and remake at any evidence of wear.
