Seachoice Double-Braid Nylon Anchor Line, 1/2 in x 200 ft
- Brand:
- Seachoice
- Part no:
- 42381
Image: Powerboat Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Rope construction
- Double braid
- Rope length
- 200 ft
This Seachoice anchor line is double-braid nylon in gold and white. It is 1/2 in thick and 200 ft long. The nylon is all nylon, which the maker says does not take on water and resists rot and acid. It is meant to soak up sudden shock loads. One end carries a galvanized eye with a thimble, described as heavy-duty, for attaching the anchor.
Our take
This 1/2 in x 200 ft double-braid line is all nylon, which the maker says is waterproof and resists rot and acid, a useful trait for rope that sits wet in an anchor locker. It is also meant to absorb sudden shock loads.
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.
