Boat operators consider the New England Ropes Sta-Set series of polyester double braid line the premier product on the market. This anchor line has been used on an assortment of boats for many years and New England Ropes touts this line as being ideal for collegiate programs and sailing schools. Sta-Set anchor lines are high quality and with outstanding durability and impressive dependability. These polyester lines are low stretch and they remain soft over time. These double braid lines are also easy to handle and splice. If you are looking for a high quality line for your mainsheets, jibsheets and control lines, the Sta-Set series is the product of choice. Boatersland Discount Marine Supplies carries this polyester double braid line in 600 foot spools and in various colors including red fleck, blue fleck and white. The diameters of this anchor line include selections of 5/16 of an inch, 3/8 of an inch, 7/16 of an inch and ¼ inch. Among those diameters, the 5/8 inch diameter line is the strongest, with a tensile strength of approximately 16,900 pounds. This diameter line weighs 11.9 pounds per 100 feet, so this line is relatively light.
Polyester has several good features when used as anchor line, for example, polyester has very little degradation from UV rays. As a result, these lines can be used over the long term. Just make sure to inspect them regularly. Boatersland has great prices on all marine products, and this holds true for this Sta-Set series of polyester double braid ropes. Be sure to check the site often if a product that you want is out of stock. In many cases, you will be able to pre-order an item that is out of stock and receive it very fast when new shipments arrive.