T-H Marine 3/8 in x 15 ft Hollow Braid Utility Line
T-H Marine 3/8 in x 15 ft Hollow Braid Utility Line — Product description
T-H Marine's hollow braid utility line gives you 15 feet of 3/8-inch polypropylene that floats, shrugs off UV, and splices easily. With an 816-pound breaking strength and a 163-pound safe working load, it's the floating, do-it-all line you keep in the console for tie-downs, trip lines, fender duty, and every other small job on the boat.
This is T-H Marine's hollow braid utility line, a 15-foot length of 3/8-inch polypropylene in a blue and white weave. It's the kind of general-purpose line you want a few of on every boat. Not the fancy double-braid you'd reach for as your primary dock line, but the honest, floaty, do-everything rope that ends up handling half the little jobs on the water.
The construction is a hollow braid, which matters more than it sounds. A hollow braid is soft in the hand, coils without fighting you, and takes a splice easily. If you want to put an eye in the end for a snap hook or to drop over a cleat, you can tuck one in without any special fid work. That makes it a friendly line for anyone who likes to rig their own gear rather than buy everything pre-made.
Polypropylene is the headline material here, and it brings two things boaters care about. First, it floats. Drop this line over the side and it stays on the surface where you can grab it, instead of sinking down toward the prop. That alone makes poly the right call for throw lines, dinghy painters, anchor buoy lines, and anything you might fish back out of the water. Second, poly doesn't soak up water. It won't get heavy and waterlogged, it resists rot and mildew, and it dries fast when you coil it wet.
T-H Marine rates this line UV resistant, which is the quality that keeps a utility rope usable season after season. Sun is hard on any line left out on deck or at the dock, and the UV treatment slows the fading and surface breakdown that would otherwise chalk up a poly rope in a hurry. It's still smart to stow your lines out of direct sun when you can, but this one is built to live outdoors.
On strength, the line carries an 816-pound breaking strength and a 163-pound safe working load. That roughly 5-to-1 ratio between the two numbers is the safety margin, and the number you actually plan around is the 163-pound working load, not the break point. Stay under the working load and you've got a line with a healthy cushion. Treat the breaking strength as the absolute edge you never want to visit.
So what's it good for? Plenty. Tie-downs for gear and coolers. A spare fender line or a light-duty temporary dock tie. Lashing a kayak or a cooler to the deck. A flag halyard. An anchor trip line or buoy line, where the float really shines. Trailer and truck-bed duty when you're hauling the boat home. It's the roll of line that lives in the console locker and gets cut, tied, and re-used all season.
And what's it not for? Anything where that 163-pound working load is the wrong tool. This isn't the line for your primary anchor rode on a heavier boat, for towing another boat, or for any overhead or safety-critical load. Poly also has less give than some lines, so it isn't the best shock absorber for a hard-snatching load. Match the line to the job, keep the load inside the working rating, and this rope will earn its keep.
At 3/8-inch diameter, it's an easy size to grip with wet hands and it sits nicely in a standard cleat or cam. The blue and white color stays visible against the water and against a dark deck, so you're less likely to trip over a line you forgot you ran. It's a small thing that adds up over a long day. For a few dollars, it's hard to beat a floating, UV-resistant utility line that does this many jobs well.
Key Features
- 816 lb breaking strength with a 163 lb safe working load, a roughly 5-to-1 safety margin for everyday use
- 3/8 inch diameter, easy to grip with wet hands and a clean fit in a standard cleat or cam
- 15 foot length, a handy coil for tie-downs, trip lines, and utility jobs
- Hollow braid construction splices easily and stays soft in your hand
- Polypropylene floats, so a dropped line stays on the surface instead of sinking toward the prop
- UV resistant to stand up to sun exposure on deck and at the dock
- Blue and white color stays visible against the water and a dark deck
- Polypropylene won't absorb water and resists rot and mildew
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 Utility Line, 3/8 in x 15 ft |
|---|---|
| Brand | T-H Marine |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BE-CO-53461-DP |
| UPC | 733572212723 |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Construction | Hollow Braided |
| Diameter | 3/8 inch |
| Length | 15 feet |
| Color | Blue/White |
| UV Resistance | UV Resistant |
| Breaking Strength | 816 lb |
| Safe Working Load | 163 lb |
Frequently asked questions
What's the breaking strength and safe working load?
The line is rated at an 816-pound breaking strength with a 163-pound safe working load. Plan your loads around the 163-pound working figure. That roughly 5-to-1 margin is your safety cushion, and the breaking strength is the limit you never want to reach.
Does this line float?
Yes. It's polypropylene, and poly floats. Drop it over the side and it stays on the surface where you can grab it, which is why it's a good pick for trip lines, buoy lines, and throw lines.
What's it made of?
Polypropylene in a hollow braid construction. Poly is light, doesn't absorb water, and resists rot and mildew, so it holds up well to repeated wet use.
Is it UV resistant?
Yes, T-H Marine rates this line UV resistant. That slows the sun-driven fading and surface breakdown that wears out an untreated poly line, so it stands up to life on deck and at the dock.
What size is it?
It's 3/8-inch in diameter and 15 feet long. The 3/8-inch size is easy to grip with wet hands and sits well in a standard cleat or cam.
Can I use it as my main anchor line?
We wouldn't. With a 163-pound safe working load, it's a utility line, not a primary anchor rode for a heavier boat. Use it for trip lines, tie-downs, and light-duty jobs, and keep the load inside the working rating.
What color is it?
Blue and white. The two-tone weave stays visible against the water and against a dark deck, so it's easier to spot a line you've run across the cockpit.
Can I splice an eye into the end?
You can. The hollow braid construction takes a splice easily, so putting an eye in the end for a snap or a cleat is straightforward without special tools.
Will it rot or get waterlogged?
No. Polypropylene doesn't absorb water, so it won't get heavy when wet, and it resists rot and mildew. Coil it up damp and it dries quickly.
What jobs is this line best for?
Tie-downs, light-duty fender or temporary dock lines, lashing gear to the deck, flag halyards, anchor trip and buoy lines, and trailer duty. It's the all-around utility coil you keep in the console.
