• Trawler Forum Classified Posting Guidelines
    • We expect ads placed to be related to the topic of this forum.
    • Ads that are inactive for 180 days or longer may be moved to the Classified Archive and locked. Ads may be relisted if the item is still current. Alternatively, owners may contact a Moderator to reinstate an archived ad.
    • The Classified section is for advertising, members are asked to refrain from posting discussions to a Classified Ad. Please start a discussion thread or PM the owner for discussions.
    • Do not hijack another member's ad by posting unsolicited commentary. Example: if a member has posted an ad offering an anchor for sale, don't add a post to his thread stating that you have an anchor you'd like to get rid of also. Posts deemed as unsolicited commentary may be removed.
    • For your own security, do NOT include your e-mail or phone number in your ad. Instead request that interested parties contact you via PM (private message) to provide owners contact info.
    • Brokers, Dealers, or those with a commercial interest in a sale are prohibited from posting in Classifieds.
    • Only Trawler Forum Commercial Members may post ads in the Commercial section. You must be a designated Commercial Member to start threads in this section of the forum. (Contact a moderator if you have questions about this)
    • Don't post links to commercial sites where you are also offering the boat, such as eBay, Craigslist or Yachtworld, etc. unless it contains a more in-depth description, additional information or pictures.
    • Place only one ad per item (you may repost only when your ad has expired and been removed).
    For Sale ads MUST include:
    • Asking price
    • Location
    • A Basic Description
    • Clear statement whether you are the owner or non-owner (posting for friend, relative, or acquaintance)
    • Don't forget to select: FOR SALE, WANTED or FREE in the Title block.
    All ads should also include ALL the following:
    • Pertinent maintenance and condition information
    • Exterior picture or pictures
    • Interior picture or pictures (boats)
    For maximum impact & exposure, it is suggested the Ad Title include: Year, Manufacturer, Model, Length, Price, and Location or at the very top of the ad body. When your item has sold or the ad is no longer relevant: Please post a Reply to the ad that the item is SOLD or click "Report Post" on post 1 of the thread to ask a moderator to archive the ad. Ads may be moved or removed by our staff at any time for any reason. All ads must comply with site rules. Thanks for your cooperation.
  • Avoid Scams.

    Our classifieds are free and anyone registered here is welcome to post an ad.
    Be aware that there are unscrupulous folks out there. Avoid any interaction that seems odd to you or �feels� wrong. Inquiries from unknown buyers, buyers �agents� and other non-traditional approaches should be treated with extreme caution.

    Beware of unsolicited contacts offering to put you in touch with someone else who is buying or selling via e-mail or text.

    Do not post your e-mail address or phone number in a classifieds ad.

    Hints that you may be dealing with a Scammer:
    • Seller or Buyer approaches you via a direct email or PM and then steers you to an off-site communication method (text or email).
    • No posts or very few forum posts.
    • Recent forum membership
    • Insists on conducting negotiations via email or text rather than PM
    • Requires payment via Bank Transfer, BitCoin/CryptoCurrency, WesternUnion or other unsecured method.
    • Buyer or Seller suggests Paypal "Friends and Family" payment. Paypal is a good way to arrange payment but an invoice for goods and services should be used rather than "Friends and Family". "Friends and Family" avoids fees BUT there is no recourse if the transaction runs aground. Friends and Family is for gifts only. There is no protection for Friends and Family transactions, so never ever use it to buy something.
    • Declines to allow viewing the item before proceeding with the transaction.

For Sale: AmSteel line for sale

The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
See posts with no answers
Status
Not open for further replies.
Pau Hana

Pau Hana

Guru
Commercial Member
Joined
Aug 29, 2012
Messages
2,678
Location
Good Ol' US of A!
Vessel Name
Pau Hana
Vessel Make
1989 PT52 Overseas Yachtfisher
Decided to get rid of more stuff in the storage shed.

This is great line for your trailer winches, downriggers, towlines, davit systems, and more. This stuff is strong, and has minimal stretch.

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color red, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (350 feet available)

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color blue, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (600 feet available)

5/16" AmSteel line- color red, breaking strength 13,700 lbs
1.40 per foot (460 feet available)

Shipped via USPS.


Let me know how much you need!
__________________
 
I use Amsteel blue on my dinghy crane and have removed the 4 block rope setup on my dinghy davits and replaced it with hand winches and Amsteel blue. I keep looking at that single line and asking myself if it shouldn't at least have a snatch block in it? Strong stuff.
 
Not familiar with this product. I need to replace the stainless cable on my dinghy crane. Is this the new way?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Trawler
 
mbevins said:
Not familiar with this product. I need to replace the stainless cable on my dinghy crane. Is this the new way?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Trawler
Click to expand...

It's an alternative to steel cable. AmSteel is made of synthetic material that is phenomenally strong, low stretch, and easy to splice.

Some info:

Product
 
I can vouch for 3/16 inch blue.I think it's stronger than steel.
 
Pau Hana said:
It's an alternative to steel cable. AmSteel is made of synthetic material that is phenomenally strong, low stretch, and easy to splice.

Some info:

Product
Click to expand...

What is the life expectancy? Effect of the Sun?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Trawler
 
Expected life (per Samson) is 2 to 4 time that of wire rope.
 
One thing though....I don't use the line where chaff might be an issue. Before installation on my dinghy crane, I ran the line back and forth over a hex nut on my mast. I haven't tested it in actual chaff situations, but it looks as it wouldn't be as chaff resistant as SS wire cable, for example.
 
Even running through pullies seems to me there would be a chafing to a certain extent. So are you referring to being dragged over a hard edge?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Trawler
 
Using amsteel on a davit system is fine- chafe will be none/minimal as long as your davit pulley is smooth.
 
Update:

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color red, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (350 feet available)

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color blue, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (550 feet available)

5/16" AmSteel line- color red, breaking strength 13,700 lbs
1.40 per foot (140 feet available)

Shipped via USPS or local pickup here in Seattle.
 
Line is going fast!

Update on line availability:

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color red, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (310 feet available)

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color blue, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (270 feet available)

5/16" AmSteel line- color red, breaking strength 13,700 lbs
1.40 per foot (140 feet available)

Shipped via USPS Priority mail or local pickup here in Seattle.

Get some before it's all gone!
 
Another question. How do you attach the hook (crane application) at the end? Do you splice this stuff?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Trawler
 
Pau Hana,

I believe the 1/4" is rates at 7700 lbs and the 5/16" is 12,300.

That said, I would like to purchase 75' of the blue 1/4". Please send me a PM with contact info, payment, etc.

Thanks!
 
Update

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color red, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (310 feet available)

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color blue, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (190 feet available)

5/16" AmSteel line- color red, breaking strength 13,700 lbs
1.40 per foot (140 feet available)

Shipped via USPS.


Let me know how much you need!
 
Update

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color red, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (310 feet available)

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color blue, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (sold out)

5/16" AmSteel line- color red, breaking strength 13,700 lbs
1.40 per foot (100 feet available)

Shipped via USPS.
 
Update!

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color red, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (310 feet available)

1/4" "AmSteel Blue" line- color blue, breaking strength 8600 lbs
$.90 per foot (sold out)

5/16" AmSteel line- color red, breaking strength 13,700 lbs
1.40 per foot (sold out)

Shipped via USPS.
 
Been using Amsteel to lift my 700 pound Whaler to the boat deck with my crane for 3 years. It was scary at first as it seems counterintuitive. It works great and the line shows no wear from going over a pulley and onto the winch drum.
 
I can vouch for amsteel-replaced my shredding galv. wire cable on a 3000b winch on my side by side and never looked back. What is nice is its easy on the hands and will not wipe back when,if every, it breaks under load.
 
Would this line be a choice for a stern line tying to shore when at anchor?
 
As this line has little give, it may not be ideal for stern tying.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

slowgoesit
1973 30' Willard/Fales Seeker for Sale, $29,500
Replies
4
Views
3K
Jeff F
Jeff F
slowgoesit
Loss of SV Rum Truffle, Bahia del Sol bar, El Salvador
2
Replies
45
Views
5K
slowgoesit
slowgoesit
H
  • Locked
2001 36' Endeavour TrawlerCat For Sale
Replies
4
Views
3K
HEisbrenner
H
mvweebles
Pilot Charts - they're interesting and free!
Replies
3
Views
2K
dannc
D
Adopo
Stability and righting ability
Replies
19
Views
3K
Hippocampus
H

Latest posts

Back
Top Bottom