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Old 05-24-2017, 09:08 PM   #14
foggysail
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I purchased two reels of &*^% rope from Ebay a couple of years ago. One reel was 5/8" and the other 9/16". OK, I would like to call it junk but the stuff still holds my boat firmly into our slip and no failures so far.

The problem is both lines are baby bottom soft. My 5/8" lines are used for springs and after awhile under load the 5/8" is closer to 9/16" or for that matter even 1/2". NOw the funny thing is if the lines are unloaded they do return to the 5/8"- 9/16" original diameters. I seriously doubt this stuff can support loads such as those offered by New England.

This spring (March?) I ordered another 300' of 5/8" along with 200' of 9/16" but this time I placed my order with West Marine for New England ropes on sale. Stuff is still in their original packing, unused. Too busy to make new lines.

Braided! I avoid the stuff for dock lines, it squeaks.
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