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 Post subject: Re: Dock lines
PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:39 am 
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chris268 wrote:
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.


Shoot, I'm too cheap to use nice braided line at my slip and have always used 3 strand twisted nylon. Not only is it a lot cheaper than braided but it doesn't give as much (probably why they use it for most anchor rodes).

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 Post subject: Re: Dock lines
PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 2:48 pm 
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I am pretty cheap too. :lol:

At the slip, its all about image, I am poor, the rest are not :cry:
I have a hoist, so the ropes are just to square it up before raising it out of the water

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 Post subject: Re: Dock lines
PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:49 pm 
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To those with older lines, have you ever tried washing them?

I won't go into the ridiculous amount of rope I have on board, however, I will share my success washing rope in my washing machine at home.

I've done my 4 strand anchor rode, 3 strand lines for tying to shore, and double branded dock lines.

I soak them in oxy clean, than put them in a mesh bag and wash them in a front loader with some more oxy. Great results every time.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:41 pm 
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alex8q4 wrote:
To those with older lines, have you ever tried washing them?

I won't go into the ridiculous amount of rope I have on board, however, I will share my success washing rope in my washing machine at home.

I've done my 4 strand anchor rode, 3 strand lines for tying to shore, and double branded dock lines.

I soak them in oxy clean, than put them in a mesh bag and wash them in a front loader with some more oxy. Great results every time.


I throw mine in the washing machine as well when they get nasty. A little fabric softener helps as well.

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