www.iFourWinns.com

Looking at getting some new lines. These will will be used mostly for rafting/tying up to other boats... thinking 5/8" double braided 20-25' long.... I have seen prices all over the board, $90 for a set of 4 up to $60 each..... also wanting to know how you store these to make life simpler, any gadgets out there that you like to use?

Thanks in advance, happy thanksgiving!

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

20-25 foot lines should be plenty long for some rafting situations, but its always better to be long than short. We have used the same line to go from the rear cleat to the dock(or other boat) and then back to a mid-ship cleat (as a spring line) to maintain better boat position. We normally store each line by making a coil about 8 to 10 inches in diameter, bring the 2 sides of the coil together, then wrap the last 3 to 4 feet of the tag end tightly around the coil, tuck the tag end under the previous loop and pull tight. We put the dock lines, maybe a couple ratchet straps, etc in a small plastic tub that fits under the rear seat between the seat bracket and the doorway to the swim platform. We put a couple boat hooks, a couple shore stakes, and a long handled deck brush in the triangle section of the rear seat support brackets.

If you can find the right color of dock line pre-made, its a lot easier to go that route. The Admiral wanted color coordinated dock lines and we did not see them pre-made, so I got a chance to try splicing a loop in double braided line. Its a lot faster and easier to just buy pre-made lines.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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Surface Interval: A scuba diving term for that time between dives to relax and prepare for life's next great adventure.

Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

Great info, as usual, thanks Gary. I hope you had a great thanksgiving with your family.

I can weave an eye in a 3 braid rope, can't imagine trying to in a double braided

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

Check google or youtube for instructions or videos on making an eye loop with double braid line. Its not as complicated as I originally thought, but it will take some tools, time, and understanding. Dimensional layout is critical. By the time you buy the line and spend the time, you might be money ahead to buy the finished lines and spend the time with a few beers.

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Surface Interval: A scuba diving term for that time between dives to relax and prepare for life's next great adventure.

Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

West Marine double braided lines are outstanding and they've been running some sales lately.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I've been happy with these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009C ... UTF8&psc=1

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2001 328 Vista

Previous Boats:
2004 Sea Ray 220 Select

Same here. Bought mine at Walmart fairly cheap. The oldest I have is probably 5 years old and still in good shape. Mind you my lines do not see sun and other conditions the way they would if I were slipped instead of trailered.

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-Andrew

1984 Four Winns 225 Sundowner
5.0L Mercruiser, Alpha 1

I like to have 4 longer lines on board (25' for slip between 4 poles, or spring lines), plus two shorter lines (15') for everyday docking at a floating dock.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

Thanks guys, I ordered a set of the 20' to try out. If I like these, I will pick up some 25's to mount/use at the slip.

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

Got these Friday
Feel pretty good, couldn't beat the price

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132014847889?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

I've been replacing my old lines with these. They are VERY nice.
They run a sale on them a couple times a year. Just have to watch the website. I think I got them 40% off last time I ordered some.

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2004 248 Vista "Amante"
MC 5.0MPI/B3

I just bought some of these to see how they work,

http://www.airhead.com/wrap-it-up-3-blister-black.html

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

I use straps that are similar to these for my ropes. Works great, just make sure your try to keep the velcro (hook side) away from the rope itself. It will start to pull it a bit. Really only just makes the ropes fuzzy!

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1999 180 Horizon OB Fisherman Pkg
2013 Grand Cherokee 4x4 w/ 5.7 Hemi
San Antonio, TX

Thanks for the info and heads up. I have always wrapped ropes similar to an extension cord, and wasn't happy with it in general. Hoping to use these more to "pinch" it in the middle of the O of the loop and make it into a 8.... as we get 1/4 of the way through December, April seems so far away

Have a great weekend guys!

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

I got a whole roll of velcro like this leftover from work. Use it for securing the power cord to my bow rail, water hose, and camper side curtains when rolled up.
Works great! You can get 37 feet of it for $24 at grainger.

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2004 248 Vista "Amante"
MC 5.0MPI/B3