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<p>The first thing to consider when you are choosing dockline is how much you need to have on hand. A general recommendation is to have 2 each of stern lines, bow lines, and spring lines. You may not always use two bow or stern lines but it is recommended to have them on board for the times that you will need them. If you live somewhere that your boat is docked in heavy storms, you may consider doubling up your lines.
<p>Next you should consider what material of rope. Generally dock lines should be made from nylon for improved stretch and strength. It comes in both three-strand (which stretches more) and braided which is a little bit stronger.
<p>And the final consideration should be the size of the dock line that you need. This will be dependent on your boat. For the rope diameter a good guideline is that 1/8" for every 9' of boat. Using this rule:
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<p>Length wise, bow and stern lines should both be about two thirds the length of your boat (ie a 30 foot boat would need 20 foot bow and stern lines). Spring lines should be about equal to the length of your boat.
<p>Whether you have an 18' boat or a 40' boat, iboats.com has the dockline for you. Click here to see our full selection of dockline, including Seachoice Twisted Nylon Dockline and Seasense Braided Dockline.
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<p>The first thing to consider when you are choosing dockline is how much you need to have on hand. A general recommendation is to have 2 each of stern lines, bow lines, and spring lines. You may not always use two bow or stern lines but it is recommended to have them on board for the times that you will need them. If you live somewhere that your boat is docked in heavy storms, you may consider doubling up your lines.
<p>Next you should consider what material of rope. Generally dock lines should be made from nylon for improved stretch and strength. It comes in both three-strand (which stretches more) and braided which is a little bit stronger.
<p>And the final consideration should be the size of the dock line that you need. This will be dependent on your boat. For the rope diameter a good guideline is that 1/8" for every 9' of boat. Using this rule:
<p><img SRC="http://www.iboats.com/mall_marketing/newsletter/jan16/images/art4-2.gif" border="0">
<p>Length wise, bow and stern lines should both be about two thirds the length of your boat (ie a 30 foot boat would need 20 foot bow and stern lines). Spring lines should be about equal to the length of your boat.
<p>Whether you have an 18' boat or a 40' boat, iboats.com has the dockline for you. Click here to see our full selection of dockline, including Seachoice Twisted Nylon Dockline and Seasense Braided Dockline.
<p><a href="http://www.iboats.com/Dock-Lines/dm/view_id.217423?cm_mmc=Email-_-Dec2015Review-_-ArticleLink-_-DockLine"><img SRC="http://www.iboats.com/mall_marketing/newsletter/dec15/images/shop_now.jpg" border="0" /></a>
