Comodave
Moderator Emeritus
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2015
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- Location
- Au Gres, MI
- Vessel Name
- Black Dog
- Vessel Make
- Formula 41PC
I carry a couple of 250’ extra lines. One is planned as a spare anchor rode and the other is planned to be used as a towline. But I could use them together if a long towline is needed. They are both brand new so they are in a know good condition. If I were to use them much for either anchoring or towing then I would replace them and cut them into dock lines. I like to know that a towline is in really good condition since it may be subject to quite a bit of stress. I have seen people get away with crap line used as a towline but I would not be comfortable doing that. In the scheme of things line is pretty cheap compared to a towline parting under load and snapping back. Snap back isn’t something you want to see first hand.