Boaters seeking very strong dock line for their vessels should look to New England Ropes and their series of double braided dock line. These dock lines have been made using high tenacity nylon fiber and have been treated using New England Ropes’ proprietary lubricating finish. This lubricating finish improves the abrasion resistance of these dock lines and increases the nylon’s wet strength. These dock lines feature elastic double braid construction that results in these lines having outstanding energy absorption properties and very little strength loss as a result of UV exposure. In the world of dock lines, double braid lines are considered the strongest dock lines in relation to their three-strand and polypropylene counterparts. New England Ropes has manufactured these dock lines in an assortment of colors in case aesthetic appeal is as important as strength and durability. Colors include blue, black and gold braid in addition to the standard white nylon. Inventories vary at Boatersland Discount Marine Supplies, so check back frequently to see if the double braid dock line that you want is in stock.
Color is not the only feature that differs on this assortment of dock lines. These dock lines are also available in a range of diameters and lengths. In addition to the various diameters — 1/2 inch versus 3/8 of an inch for example — you can select various lengths of dock line with a certain diameter. If you want 5/8 inch dock line, for example, you can get this dock line in lengths ranging from 15 to 50 feet. This applies to all the colors as well, so you have many options available.