Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line 3/8 in x 150 ft
Sea-Dog Twisted Nylon Anchor Line 3/8 in x 150 ft — Product description
Sea-Dog's twisted nylon anchor line is the rode you rig once and stop thinking about. You get 3/8 inch line, 150 feet of it, in white, with a stainless steel thimble already spliced into the eye. Shackle it to your anchor or chain and you're ready to drop the hook.
Sea-Dog's twisted nylon anchor line is the kind of rode you rig once and stop thinking about. You get 3/8 inch line, 150 feet of it, in white, with a stainless steel thimble already spliced into the eye. That's the working end done for you. Shackle it to your anchor or a length of chain and you're ready to drop the hook.
The 3/8 inch diameter is the everyday size for small to mid-size boats. Think center consoles, bay boats, and runabouts up into the mid-20-foot range. The 815 pound working load limit covers normal anchoring loads for that kind of boat. It's not a mooring pennant for a 40-footer, and we won't pretend it is. For a weekend hook in a cove or a lunch stop off the sandbar, it's exactly right.
Here's why nylon matters for a rode. It stretches. When your bow rides up on a passing wake or a swell rolls through the anchorage, that stretch soaks up the shock instead of jerking the anchor loose or snatching your bow cleat. A stiff line doesn't forgive that motion. Nylon does. The twisted construction also lays out clean and feeds through a bow roller without fighting you.
The stainless steel thimble is the detail that earns its keep. It sits inside the spliced eye and takes the chafe where your line loops through a shackle or connects to chain. Without it, the rope wears against the metal every time the boat swings, and that's where a rode fails. Stainless holds up to salt water without rusting streaks down your line.
One thing to plan for is scope. 150 feet sounds like a lot until you do the math. A 7-to-1 ratio in 20 feet of water eats 140 feet fast once you count the height of your bow off the water. In shallow anchorages you'll have plenty. In deeper spots, keep that in mind. If you're not sure this is the right rode for your anchor and your boat, give us a shout. We anchor these boats too.
Key Features
- 3/8 inch diameter twisted nylon, the everyday rode size for small to mid-size boats
- 150 foot length gives you working scope in most anchorages under 20 feet of water
- 815 pound working load limit for normal anchoring on small to mid-size boats
- Stainless steel thimble spliced into the eye resists chafe where the line meets your shackle or chain
- Nylon stretches under load, cushioning the shock when your bow rides up on a wave
- White finish stays easy to see on deck and at the waterline
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 Twisted Nylon Anchor Line, 3/8 in x 150 ft, White, Stainless Steel Thimble |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 301110150WH-1 |
| UPC | 035514301329 |
| Material | Nylon |
| Construction | Twisted |
| Diameter | 3/8 inch |
| Length | 150 feet |
| Working Load Limit | 815 pounds |
| Color | White |
| Thimble | Stainless Steel |
| Application | Anchor Line |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat is this anchor line good for?
The 3/8 inch by 150 foot size suits small to mid-size boats, commonly center consoles, bay boats, and runabouts up into the mid-20-foot range. Match it to your anchor weight and the water you anchor in.
Why nylon instead of another rope?
Nylon stretches under load. That stretch absorbs the shock when your bow rises on a wake or swell, which keeps the anchor set and takes strain off your bow cleat. A stiff line can't do that.
What is the stainless steel thimble for?
It sits inside the spliced eye and protects the rope from chafe where it connects to a shackle or chain. That connection point is where a rode usually wears out, so the thimble is doing real work.
Is 815 pounds the breaking strength?
No. That's the working load limit, the load it's rated to carry in normal use. Break strength is higher, but you never want to load a rode anywhere near it, so plan around the working load number.
How much anchoring scope does 150 feet give me?
A common rule of thumb is 7 feet of line for every 1 foot of water depth. At that ratio, 150 feet covers roughly 20 feet of water once you account for your bow height. Shallower spots give you more margin.
Can I connect this line to a length of chain?
Yes. The stainless thimble in the eye takes a shackle, so you can join it to chain and then to your anchor. That's a common way to rig an all-around anchor rode.
