dhays
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I have contemplated just making up cheap loops for cleats (boat and dock) then using normal dock lines between so they don't get worn on fittings.
Interesting idea. Have you considered how you would connect the loops to the lines?
For that matter, I was thinking of using chain around the dock cleats, but I have some dyneema line that I use for making soft shackles. I could easily make up some soft shackles out of dyneema and use the shackle to attached a spliced eye on the nylon to the dock cleat. The same could be done on the boat side.
The quick among you will note that I am talking about using a very expensive line to attach a very cheap line. Maybe the cost of just using a Sampson three-strand would be the same? Ah my friends.... remember whom you are addressing. Why do something simply when you can do it in a much more convoluted way?