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- Muirgen
- Vessel Make
- 50' Beebe Passagemaker
Background, currently looking for a trawler. Not new to trawlers, but haven't had one for some time.
I have a 600' spool of 3 strand, 3/4" nylon rope from Tubbs Cordage. It was manufactured in 2003. I obtained it in 2004. It is on the original spool/reel. It has been stored indoors in climate controlled, dry storage, not exposed to sunlight since 2004.
I have been searching for something definitive that states age limits for nylon cordage, but haven't found much to date.
My intent is when we find a boat, to use for dock lines etc. I don't feel comfortable using for anchor rode, because a single failure would leave me without an anchor, where as used as mooring lines, etc, there would be redundancy (other lines, springs, etc).
Anyone out there have advice as to the suitability of 16 year old (new old part) 3 strand 3/4" nylon rope?
I have a 600' spool of 3 strand, 3/4" nylon rope from Tubbs Cordage. It was manufactured in 2003. I obtained it in 2004. It is on the original spool/reel. It has been stored indoors in climate controlled, dry storage, not exposed to sunlight since 2004.
I have been searching for something definitive that states age limits for nylon cordage, but haven't found much to date.
My intent is when we find a boat, to use for dock lines etc. I don't feel comfortable using for anchor rode, because a single failure would leave me without an anchor, where as used as mooring lines, etc, there would be redundancy (other lines, springs, etc).
Anyone out there have advice as to the suitability of 16 year old (new old part) 3 strand 3/4" nylon rope?