T-H Marine 1/4in x 100ft Hollow Braid Anchor Line
T-H Marine 1/4in x 100ft Hollow Braid Anchor Line — Product description
The T-H Marine hollow braid anchor line gives you 100 feet of 1/4 inch polypropylene rope in high-visibility yellow. It floats, resists UV, abrasion, and chemicals, and comes finished with a large safety hook so you can clip right to your anchor. A light, no-fuss rode for small to mid-size boats.
The T-H Marine hollow braid anchor line is a straightforward piece of gear that earns its keep every time you drop the hook. It's 100 feet of 1/4 inch polypropylene, braided hollow so it stays soft in your hand and coils down flat in the anchor locker. Yellow all the way through, which means you can spot it in the water and find the bitter end fast when it's tangled in with everything else up on the bow.
Polypropylene is the reason a lot of boaters reach for a line like this. It floats. That's a real advantage when you're anchoring off a beach or working around a lower unit, because a floating rope stays up and away from the prop instead of sinking down where it can wrap. It's also light, so a full 100 foot coil doesn't weigh down a small boat, and it sheds water instead of soaking it up. You won't have a heavy, dripping mess to stow at the end of the day.
The numbers matter here, so let's be clear about them. This line has a 900 pound breaking strength and a 180 pound safe working load. Those are two different things. Breaking strength is where the rope actually fails. Safe working load is the number you should plan around day to day, with a healthy margin built in for shock loads, wind gusts, and wave action that all yank on the line harder than a steady pull. For a small to mid-size boat, a jon boat, a bass boat, a small center console, or a dinghy, that 180 pound working load is plenty for holding position in normal conditions.
The hollow braid construction does a couple of nice things. It stays flexible, so the line doesn't turn into a stiff, kinked spring after it's been coiled for a season. And it feeds and coils cleanly, which anyone who's fought a tangled anchor rode in a chop will appreciate. Less kinking means less time sorting out knots and more time fishing.
T-H Marine built in resistance to the three things that kill rope on the water: abrasion, UV, and chemicals. Abrasion resistance helps where the line rubs over a bow roller, a chock, or a rough dock edge. UV resistance keeps the sun from breaking down the fibers over seasons of exposure, which is exactly what happens to cheaper rope left coiled on deck. And chemical resistance means fuel, oil, and cleaning products won't eat at it the way they would some other materials.
The line comes finished with a large safety hook, so you can clip straight to your anchor shackle without tying and untying a knot every time. That's handy when your hands are cold or wet, and it keeps the connection consistent. Clip on, drop the anchor, and you're set.
Who's this for? It's a solid general-purpose anchor rode for smaller boats, and it doubles nicely as a spare line to keep aboard. Anglers who anchor up on a spot, pontoon owners, kayak and dinghy folks, and anyone who wants a light, floating, visible line will get good use out of it. It's not the line you'd choose for anchoring a heavy cruiser overnight in a blow. For that you'd want a larger diameter nylon rode with more stretch and more strength. But for day anchoring on small to mid-size boats, this hits the mark.
Care is simple. Rinse it with fresh water after a day in salt, let it dry before you stow it, and coil it loosely so it doesn't set into tight kinks. Do that and a poly line like this will give you years of service. Keep one in the locker and you'll always have a hook ready to go.
Key Features
- Hollow braid polypropylene construction stays soft and flexible, so it coils flat and won't kink up after a season in the locker.
- 1/4 inch diameter by 100 feet of length gives small to mid-size boats plenty of rode for day anchoring.
- 900 pound breaking strength with a 180 pound safe working load leaves a real safety margin for wind gusts and wave shock.
- Polypropylene floats, keeping the line up and away from your prop and lower unit instead of sinking into it.
- Abrasion resistant where it rubs over a bow roller, chock, or dock edge, so it holds up to hard use.
- UV resistant fibers stand up to season after season of sun exposure on deck.
- Chemical resistant against fuel, oil, and cleaning products that break down lesser rope.
- High-visibility yellow color makes the line easy to spot in the water and quick to find in a crowded bow.
- Finished with a large safety hook, so you clip straight to your anchor shackle with cold or wet hands.
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized T-H Marine Supplies 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 | T-H Marine Hollow Braid Polypropylene Anchor Line 1/4 in x 100 ft, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Brand | T-H Marine |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BE-CO-52996-DP |
| UPC | 733572212518 |
| Rope Construction | Hollow Braided |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Diameter | 1/4 Inch |
| Length | 100 Foot |
| Breaking Strength | 900 Pounds |
| Safe Working Load | 180 Pounds |
| Color | Yellow |
| Resistance | Abrasion, UV, and Chemical Resistant |
| Included Hardware | Large Safety Hook |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat is this anchor line good for?
The 1/4 inch diameter and 100 foot length suit small to mid-size boats: jon boats, bass boats, small center consoles, dinghies, and pontoons for day anchoring. For a heavy cruiser anchoring overnight, step up to a larger diameter line.
Does this anchor line float?
Yes. It's polypropylene, which floats. That keeps the line up and away from your prop and lower unit, a real plus when you're anchoring off a beach or maneuvering in tight quarters.
What's the difference between the 900 pound breaking strength and the 180 pound safe working load?
Breaking strength is the point where the rope fails. Safe working load is the number to plan around day to day, with margin built in for shock loads from wind and waves. Stay under the working load in normal use.
What color is the line?
Yellow, all the way through. It's easy to spot in the water and quick to find when it's coiled in with the rest of your gear on the bow.
Does it come with a hook?
Yes, it's finished with a large safety hook so you can clip straight to your anchor shackle without tying a knot each time.
How long is the line and what diameter?
It's 100 feet long in a 1/4 inch diameter.
Will it hold up to sun and salt?
It's built to resist UV, abrasion, and chemicals, so sun exposure, rubbing over a bow roller, and contact with fuel or cleaning products won't break it down the way they would cheaper rope. Rinse it with fresh water after salt use and let it dry before stowing.
Can I use it as a spare or light-duty tie-up line?
It works well as a spare line to keep aboard, and it's fine for light-duty tie-ups on a small boat. For permanent dock use, a dedicated nylon dock line with more stretch is the better call.
How should I store it?
Rinse it with fresh water after a salty day, let it dry, and coil it loosely so it doesn't set into tight kinks. Stored that way, a poly line like this lasts for years.
