Sea-Dog 3/8 in x 20 ft Twisted Nylon Dock Line, Black
Sea-Dog 3/8 in x 20 ft Twisted Nylon Dock Line, Black — Product description
This is the Sea-Dog twisted 3-strand nylon dock line you tie off with and stop thinking about. 3/8 inch by 20 feet in black, with a 12 inch hand-spliced eye and an 815 pound working load limit. The stretch in twisted nylon soaks up dock surge and protects your cleats.
This is the dock line you tie off with and stop thinking about. Sea-Dog builds it from premium nylon in a twisted 3-strand construction, so it stretches a little under load and soaks up the shock when your boat surges against the dock. That give is what protects your cleats and your hull on a windy afternoon.
You get 3/8 inch line, 20 feet long, in black. There's a 12 inch eye hand-spliced into one end with five tucks, so it drops right over a piling or a dock cleat and holds. The nylon is abrasion resistant, which matters where the line rubs a chock or a rough edge day after day. Working load limit is 815 pounds and breaking strength is 3750 pounds, plenty for most runabouts, center consoles, and smaller cruisers.
It's a good size for a 20 to 30 foot boat as a bow, stern, or spring line. Buy a couple and keep a spare in the locker. You'll use it.
Key Features
- Twisted 3-strand premium nylon that stretches under load to absorb dock surge and protect your cleats
- 3/8 inch diameter, 20 foot length, black finish
- 12 inch hand-spliced eye with five tucks drops over any piling or dock cleat
- 815 pound working load limit and 3750 pound breaking strength
- Abrasion-resistant nylon holds up where the line rubs chocks and rough edges
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 20 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 | 301110020BK-1 |
| UPC | 035514301053 |
| Diameter | 3/8 Inch |
| Length | 20 Foot |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Premium Nylon |
| Construction | Twisted 3-Strand |
| Working Load Limit | 815 Pounds |
| Breaking Strength | 3750 Pounds |
| Spliced End | 12 Inch Hand Spliced End With Five Tucks |
| Packaging | Clamshell Package |
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 most boats in the 20 to 30 foot range, like runabouts, center consoles, and smaller cruisers. Use it as a bow, stern, or spring line.
How long is the line and does it have a spliced eye?
It's 20 feet long with a 12 inch eye hand-spliced into one end using five tucks. That eye drops right over a piling or a dock cleat.
Why twisted 3-strand instead of braided?
Twisted 3-strand nylon has more natural stretch, so it absorbs the shock when your boat surges against the dock. That give protects your cleats and your hull.
What's the difference between working load limit and breaking strength?
Working load limit is 815 pounds, the load it's rated to handle in normal use. Breaking strength is 3750 pounds, the point where the line actually fails. You size your docking around the working load limit.
