How Strong Should Dock Lines Be?

Dock lines, a synthetic fibre with a great combination of strength and stretch, should be used for dock lines. Nylon absorbs shocks because it is strong (although it shrinks and loses around 10-15% of its strength when wet), resilient, and elastic (three-strand nylon stretches up to 16 percent of its length when loaded to 15% of its breaking strength). Best dock lines, such as old, worn-out polyester double braid used for sailboat running rigging, are less desirable since they transmit wave shocks, loading and loosening dock cleats, and your boat's deck fittings. Dock lines are made of three different types of rope: three-strand, double braid, and Mega Braid. For further information, please visit our website;