Sea-Dog 3/8 in x 15 ft Twisted Nylon Dock Line, Black
Sea-Dog 3/8 in x 15 ft Twisted Nylon Dock Line, Black — Product description
This is Sea-Dog's twisted three-strand nylon dock line, 3/8 inch thick and 15 feet long in black. Premium nylon gives you the stretch that soaks up shock load when your boat surges against the dock, and the hand-spliced 12-inch eye drops right over a piling or cleat. A dependable everyday line for boats that need a solid 3/8-inch dock tie.
If you keep a boat at a slip or a mooring, you go through dock lines. This Sea-Dog line is the kind you rig up and forget about. It's twisted three-strand construction in premium nylon, and that twist is what gives it the give you want at the dock. When a wake rolls through or the wind pipes up, the line stretches a little and cushions the load instead of yanking hard on your cleats.
You get a 3/8 inch diameter at 15 feet, with an 815-pound working load limit and a 3750-pound breaking strength. That's a good match for small to mid-size boats. One end has a 12 inch hand-spliced eye finished with five tucks, so it slips over a piling or a dock cleat in seconds and won't work loose. The black color hides grime and looks clean tied off at the slip.
Nylon does soak up water and it can chafe where it rubs, so check your lines and add chafe gear at the chocks. Buy a couple and keep spares aboard. You'll use them.
Key Features
- Twisted three-strand construction in premium nylon for stretch that absorbs shock load at the dock
- 3/8 inch diameter by 15 feet, sized for small to mid-size boats
- 815 lb working load limit and 3750 lb breaking strength
- 12 inch hand-spliced eye with five tucks drops over a piling or cleat fast
- Black finish hides dirt and resists abrasion
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 | Twisted 3 Strand; Abrasion Resistant; 815 Pounds Working Load Limit/ 3750 Pounds Breaking Strength; 3/8 Inch Diameter x 15 Foot Length; Black; Premium Nylon; 12 Inch Hand Spliced End With Five Tucks; Clamshell Package |
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| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 301110015BK-1 |
| UPC | 035514301022 |
| Construction | Twisted 3-Strand |
| Material | Premium Nylon |
| Diameter | 3/8 in |
| Length | 15 ft |
| Working Load Limit | 815 lb |
| Breaking Strength | 3750 lb |
| Color | Black |
| Spliced End | 12 in Hand Spliced End with Five Tucks |
| Abrasion Resistance | Abrasion Resistant |
| Packaging | Clamshell |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat is this dock line good for?
The 3/8 inch diameter with an 815 pound working load limit suits small to mid-size boats. As a rule of thumb, 3/8 inch line is a common choice for boats up to around the mid-20-foot range. Match your line size to your boat and its cleats.
How does the spliced end work?
One end has a 12 inch eye that's hand-spliced with five tucks. You drop the loop over a dock piling or cleat and secure the other end to your boat. The splice holds the eye's shape and won't pull out under normal load.
Why nylon instead of another rope?
Nylon stretches under load, and that stretch is exactly what you want in a dock line. It cushions the shock when your boat surges against wind and waves so the force doesn't slam into your cleats. Just rinse it now and then, since nylon holds onto salt and grit.
Do I need chafe protection?
It helps. Any line will wear where it rubs against a chock or a rough edge. Slip some chafe gear over the line at those contact points and check it during the season to get the most life out of it.
