Sea-Dog 3/8 in. x 15 ft Double Braided Dock Line
Sea-Dog 3/8 in. x 15 ft Double Braided Dock Line — Product description
This is Sea-Dog's double braided nylon dock line in a 3/8 inch by 15 foot length, gold and white. The 12 inch spliced soft eye drops right over a cleat or piling, and the nylon has enough stretch to soak up wake and wind without shock-loading your hardware. Rated to an 825 pound working load and 3800 pound breaking strength.
A good dock line does one job. It holds your boat to the dock and takes the beating so your cleats don't. This Sea-Dog line is double braided nylon, 3/8 inch thick and 15 feet long, finished in a gold and white weave that stays easy to spot on a crowded dock. The 12 inch spliced soft eye is worked right into the line, so you just loop it over a cleat or piling and you're tied off.
Nylon's the right material here because it stretches. That give is what absorbs wake, wind gusts, and the surge from passing boats, so the load never slams your hardware all at once. It's rated to an 825 pound working load with a 3800 pound breaking strength, which covers most runabouts, center consoles, and bowriders in the 15 to 25 foot range. The braid also shrugs off abrasion, mildew, oil, rot, and UV, so it won't turn stiff and chalky after a season in the sun.
Buy them in pairs, or grab four if you set bow, stern, and spring lines. And keep a spare in the locker, because the day you need one is never the day you planned for it.
Key Features
- Double braided nylon construction gives you controlled stretch that absorbs wake and wind so shock loads never reach your cleats
- 3/8 inch diameter by 15 foot length suits most boats in the 15 to 25 foot range
- 12 inch spliced soft eye loops straight over a cleat or piling, no knot tying required
- 825 pound working load limit and 3800 pound breaking strength for real dockside holding power
- Resists abrasion, mildew, oil, rot, and UV rays so it stays flexible season after season
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Sea-Dog reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Dock Line, 3/8 in. x 15 ft, Gold/White |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 302110015G/W-1 |
| UPC | 035514302036 |
| Construction | Double Braided Nylon |
| Material | Premium Nylon |
| Diameter | 3/8 Inch |
| Length | 15 Foot |
| Color | Gold/White |
| Working Load Limit | 825 Pounds |
| Breaking Strength | 3800 Pounds |
| Eye Splice | 12 Inch Spliced Soft Eye End |
| Protection | Abrasion, Mildew, Oil, Rot, UV Rays |
| Packaging | Clamshell Package |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat is this dock line good for?
The 3/8 inch diameter with an 825 pound working load and 3800 pound breaking strength suits most boats in the roughly 15 to 25 foot range, like runabouts, bowriders, and center consoles. Step up a diameter for heavier boats.
How long is the line and how does the eye work?
It's 15 feet long with a 12 inch spliced soft eye already worked into one end. You drop the eye over your cleat or piling and cleat off the other end, so there's no knot to tie.
Why nylon instead of another rope?
Nylon stretches under load, and that give absorbs wake, wind, and surge so the shock never hits your hardware all at once. It's the standard material for dock and mooring lines for exactly that reason.
Will it hold up to sun and weather?
Yes. This line resists abrasion, mildew, oil, rot, and UV rays, so it won't go stiff or chalky after a season tied up outside.
Do I need more than one?
Most boaters run at least two, one for the bow and one for the stern, and four if you're setting spring lines too. It's worth keeping a spare aboard.
