GL: Dock lines

[Ralph Yost]

To soften up your three strand twist nylon lines, throw them in the washing 
machine gentle cycle with laundry FABRIC SOFTENER. You will me amazed at how 
nice they are to handle thereafter.
R.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marty Campanella" <baypelican at earthlink.net>
To: <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: GL: Dock lines


> Suggestion was made to use three strand nylon and the biggest line your
> cleats can handle.
>
> Another consideration is to determine who will be handling the dock lines.
> If you are a cruising boat and the Admiral will be throwing or handing off
> the docklines when entering each marina you may want to consider what is
> comfortable for her.  Double braid and a lighter line may be better at 
> least
> to get the boat secured. If you then want to beef up the lines, replace 
> the
> lines or better yet just add lines.