Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line 3/8" x 100'
Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line 3/8" x 100' — Product description
The Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line gives you 100 feet of 3/8-inch rode with an 825-pound working load and a stainless steel thimble spliced into the eye. It's the kind of ground tackle you rig once and stop thinking about.
The Sea-Dog Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line is a 100-foot length of 3/8-inch rope with an 825-pound working load limit, finished with a stainless steel thimble spliced into one end. It's the kind of anchor rode that does its job season after season and doesn't give you a reason to think about it. Which is exactly what you want from ground tackle.
Here's why double braided nylon matters for an anchor line. Nylon stretches under load, and that stretch is what soaks up the shock when your boat surges back on the hook in a chop or a passing wake. A line that doesn't give will snatch at your cleats and your anchor, and over time that pounding works the anchor loose. The braid also lays out clean, coils without kinking, and runs smooth through a bow roller or chock.
The stainless steel thimble is the detail that earns its keep. It's spliced into the working eye, so the spot where you shackle to your chain or anchor never chafes rope on metal. That's the first place a cheap anchor line fails, right at the connection, and this one is protected from day one. The gold and white tracer pattern makes the line easy to spot on deck and easy to tell apart from your dock lines.
The 825-pound working load limit and 3/8-inch diameter put this in the sweet spot for anchoring smaller boats. Think runabouts, center consoles, and day sailers up into the low 20-foot range. If you're anchoring something bigger or overnighting in exposed water, step up to a heavier diameter. For a lunch hook, a fishing anchor, or a spare rode in the locker, 100 feet of 3/8-inch is a solid, honest choice. Not sure what size fits your boat? Ask us and we'll point you right.
Key Features
- 3/8-inch double braided nylon, sized as anchor rode for small to mid-size boats
- 825-pound working load limit for dependable holding on a lunch hook or fishing anchor
- 100-foot length covers typical anchoring depths with scope to spare
- Stainless steel thimble spliced into the working eye protects the connection from chafe
- Double braid construction stretches to absorb shock loads and coils without kinking
- Gold and white color makes the rode easy to spot and tell apart from dock lines
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 | Double Braided Nylon Anchor Line, 3/8 in. x 100 ft, Gold/White |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 302110100G/W-1 |
| UPC | 035514302678 |
| Diameter | 3/8 Inch |
| Length | 100 Foot |
| Working Load Limit | 825 Pound |
| Color | Gold/White |
| Material | Double Braided Nylon |
| Thimble | Stainless Steel |
| Type | Anchor Line |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat is this anchor line good for?
The 3/8-inch diameter and 825-pound working load suit smaller boats, runabouts, center consoles, and day sailers up into the low 20-foot range. Anchoring something bigger or riding out exposed water overnight? Step up to a heavier diameter.
Why nylon instead of another rope for anchoring?
Nylon stretches under load, and that stretch absorbs the shock when your boat surges back on the anchor in chop or wake. A line that won't give snatches at your cleats and can work the anchor loose. That give is exactly what you want in a rode.
What is the stainless steel thimble for?
It's spliced into the working eye so the line never chafes rope on metal where you shackle to your chain or anchor. That connection point is the first place a cheap anchor line wears through, and the thimble protects it from day one.
How much anchor line do I need?
A common rule is seven feet of rode for every foot of water depth in calm conditions. At 100 feet, this line covers anchoring in roughly 12 to 14 feet of water with proper scope. In deeper water or heavier weather you'll want more.
Does it come with a shackle or chain?
No. This is the line with a stainless thimble spliced into one end. The shackle and any anchor chain are sold separately, so you can match them to your anchor and boat. Ask us if you want help sizing the connecting hardware.
Can I use this as a dock line instead?
You can, and the nylon stretch works well for that too. The gold and white color actually helps you tell it apart from your other lines on deck. That said, it's built and sized as an anchor rode first.
