{"product_id":"t-h-marine-1-2-x-25-double-braid-dock-line-black","title":"T-H Marine 1\/2\" x 25' Double Braid Dock Line, Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe T-H Marine double braid dock line is the no-drama way to tie up. It's 25 feet of 1\/2 inch premium black nylon with a factory-spliced 12 inch eye, rated at 6,525 pounds breaking strength. The nylon stretches to soak up wakes and surge, so it's easier on your cleats and quieter overnight. UV and abrasion resistant, built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-H Marine double braid dock line is exactly what you want cleated to your boat when the wind picks up overnight. It's a 1\/2 inch, 25 foot line of premium black nylon with a factory-spliced eye on one end. Simple, strong, and built to sit in the sun and salt for years without giving up. We keep a stack of these behind the counter because they're the honest, no-drama answer when a boater asks what to tie up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's why nylon matters for docking. Nylon stretches under load, and that stretch is the whole point. When a wake rolls through the marina or a squall shoves your boat against the lines, the rope gives a little and soaks up the shock instead of yanking hard on your cleats and your boat's hardware. A stiff line transfers every jolt straight into the deck fittings. This one breathes with the boat. That's easier on the gear and a lot quieter at 2 AM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is a double braid, which means a braided core inside a braided cover. You get a rope that's strong, holds its round shape, and stays easy to handle even when it's wet and cold. The numbers back it up: 6,525 pounds of breaking strength and a 1,305 pound safe working load. That's plenty of margin for a dock line, and the gap between those two figures is your safety cushion. You never want to load a line anywhere near its breaking point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne end comes with a 12 inch pre-spliced eye. That loop drops right over a piling or a dock cleat and cinches down clean. No knot to tie, no bulky bowline to work loose. The other end is bitter, so you run it to your boat's cleat and adjust the length to suit the slip. It's the fastest way to get tied up when you're single-handing and the current is pushing you off the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1\/2 inch diameter is a common pick for boats roughly in the mid-20 to mid-30 foot range, though heavier boats and exposed slips often size up. If you're not sure, err toward the thicker line. A bigger rope isn't just stronger, it's also easier on your hands and it resists chafe longer. Speaking of chafe, that's the number one killer of dock lines. Anywhere the rope rubs a chock, a rail, or a rough piling, add a chafe guard or a length of hose. This line's cover is abrasion resistant, but nothing beats keeping the friction off it in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black nylon is UV resistant, so it won't turn brittle and chalky after a season in the sun the way cheap rope does. Black also hides the grime that dock lines inevitably pick up, so your boat keeps looking sharp at the slip. Most boaters want at least four lines for a standard slip: a bow line, a stern line, and two spring lines to stop the fore-and-aft surge. This 25 foot length works well for the bow and stern on a typical mid-size boat, and you can run a couple as springs too. Buy them in a matched set and your dock setup looks intentional instead of cobbled together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is easy. Rinse the salt out now and then with fresh water and let the line dry before you coil and stow it, since damp rope crammed in a locker is how mildew gets started. Nylon naturally resists rot and mildew, but a quick rinse keeps it supple and extends its life. When you coil it, coil with the lay so it doesn't kink, and it'll pay out clean every time you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Any boater who wants a dependable, good-looking dock line without overthinking it. Runabouts, center consoles, bay boats, cuddies, and pontoons all tie up just fine on 1\/2 inch line. It's not an anchor rode, so don't press it into that duty where you'd want a longer, purpose-built length. And it's not the line for a 45 foot cruiser in an exposed berth, where you'd want to step up in diameter. For the boats it's built for, though, it's about as solid a dock line as you'll find for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6,525 lb breaking strength with a 1,305 lb safe working load, plenty of margin for real docking duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/2 inch diameter x 25 ft length, a common size for boats in the mid-20 to mid-30 foot range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble braided premium nylon that stretches under load to absorb wakes, surge, and shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 inch pre-spliced eye on one end drops right over a piling or cleat, no knot to tie\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUV resistant so it won't turn brittle and chalky after a season in the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbrasion resistant cover stands up to rough dock edges, chocks, and rub rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish hides the grime dock lines pick up and keeps a clean look at the slip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNylon construction naturally resists rot and mildew for a long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized T-H Marine Supplies reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is a 1\/2 inch dock line right for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAs a rule of thumb, 1\/2 inch line suits boats roughly in the mid-20 to mid-30 foot range. Heavier boats or exposed slips are worth sizing up for. When in doubt, go with the thicker line, it's stronger and easier on your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow strong is this dock line?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 6,525 pounds breaking strength with a 1,305 pound safe working load. The safe working load is the number to plan around day to day. The gap up to the breaking strength is your safety cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the spliced eye for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne end has a 12 inch pre-spliced loop. You drop it over a dock piling or cleat and it cinches down clean, no knot needed. The other end runs to your boat's cleat so you can adjust the length to the slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy nylon instead of another rope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNylon stretches under load, and that stretch is exactly what you want on a dock line. It soaks up the shock from wakes and surge instead of jerking hard on your cleats and deck hardware. It's easier on the boat and a lot quieter overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many dock lines do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost boaters run at least four for a standard slip: a bow line, a stern line, and two spring lines to control the fore-and-aft surge. This 25 foot length works well for bow and stern on a typical mid-size boat, and can run as a spring too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this line UV resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The black nylon is UV resistant, so it holds up to sun exposure season after season without going brittle and chalky the way cheap rope does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I still need chafe protection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's smart to use it. The cover is abrasion resistant, but chafe is the number one killer of dock lines. Anywhere the rope rubs a chock, rail, or piling, add a chafe guard or a length of hose to keep the friction off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between breaking strength and safe working load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBreaking strength, 6,525 pounds here, is the point where the line fails. Safe working load, 1,305 pounds, is the load you can put on it routinely with a healthy safety margin. Always plan around the safe working load, never the breaking strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I take care of it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRinse the salt out with fresh water now and then and let the line dry before you stow it, since damp rope in a locker invites mildew. 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