{"product_id":"t-h-marine-3-8-in-x-15-ft-hollow-braid-utility-line","title":"T-H Marine 3\/8 in x 15 ft Hollow Braid Utility Line","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eT-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolypropylene 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e816 lb breaking strength with a 163 lb safe working load, a roughly 5-to-1 safety margin for everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch diameter, easy to grip with wet hands and a clean fit in a standard cleat or cam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15 foot length, a handy coil for tie-downs, trip lines, and utility jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHollow braid construction splices easily and stays soft in your hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolypropylene floats, so a dropped line stays on the surface instead of sinking toward the prop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUV resistant to stand up to sun exposure on deck and at the dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlue and white color stays visible against the water and a dark deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolypropylene won't absorb water and resists rot and mildew\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's the breaking strength and safe working load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this line float?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePolypropylene 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it UV resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as my main anchor line?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I splice an eye into the end?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it rot or get waterlogged?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat jobs is this line best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTie-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-H Marine Hollow Braid Utility Line, 3\/8 in x 15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-H Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBE-CO-53461-DP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e733572212723\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHollow Braided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\/White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreaking Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e816 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSafe Working Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e163 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What's the breaking strength and safe working load?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does this line float?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What's it made of?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is it UV resistant?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size is it?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Can I use it as my main anchor line?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What color is it?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Can I splice an eye into the end?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Will it rot or get waterlogged?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What jobs is this line best for?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"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.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"T-H Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67599808266333,"sku":"2011202","price":7.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/7266\/0317\/files\/ImageServerAPI_2646971e-d0c6-425d-bab2-24d2538237ea.jpg?v=1790976532","url":"https:\/\/nvnmarine.com\/products\/t-h-marine-3-8-in-x-15-ft-hollow-braid-utility-line","provider":"NVN Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}