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Know Your Ropes
Caution, boating related:
https://gcaptain.com/learn-why-not-all-hmpe-is-the-same/ We've been using Amsteel Blue for certain applications on the boat that require high strength, low stretch and durability. It's great stuff. It's lighter than water so it floats - ideal for towing things like dinghies. We get ours from Defender Industries in Connecticut. |
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Know Your Ropes
On Sun, 06 Dec 2020 11:08:28 -0500, Wayne B
wrote: Caution, boating related: https://gcaptain.com/learn-why-not-all-hmpe-is-the-same/ We've been using Amsteel Blue for certain applications on the boat that require high strength, low stretch and durability. It's great stuff. It's lighter than water so it floats - ideal for towing things like dinghies. We get ours from Defender Industries in Connecticut. I guess I don't do anything that demanding. 1/2" 3 lay nylon seems to get the job done for me. I don't really use lines that often tho. It is on the lift or underway for me most of the time. I did freshen up all my lines a year or so ago. I got 150' from All Line Rope and made up some lines of different lengths with eyes and back splices on the ends. I also found some stainless snap hooks to replace the old bronze ones. |
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