What is the strongest type of marine rope?

Answer 1

Are you looking for strength for a given diameter or low stretch?

In the boating world, there are different types of lines for different things. We'll use line for docking and anchoring that are more abrasion resistant and stretch quite a bit. This type of line falls into a catagory called "Dynamic". Lines for running rigging, we don't want to stretch, are called "Static"

Mountain climbers want a strong rope, but they want a dynamic rope, so if they fall, the rope stretches. These ropes are expensive since they are meant for life support and are tested to a standard.

Polypropeline line (the yellow plastic stuff you find in hardware stores) is good for towing a dinghy or a skiier. This is because the line floats and is strong, but doesnt hold up well in the sunlight.

High tech lines that are parrelel core instead of double braided and dont stretch. These are made of materials like carbon fiber or spectra cord. These are used as running rigging on race boats and are very expensive. They are stronger than steel, but they usually cant handle being outside as UV rays from the sun distroys them.

Answer 2

Strongest Rope

Answer 3

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Answer 5

As stated above, it depends on the use it is intended for, in the marine world many different ropes ("LINE" is the proper term) are used, an "Anchor line" needs good ability to stretch, and absorb shock. If you are towing another boat, this type of Line should NOT be used (it stretches and can snap under tow causing injury) "Fiber" line has a better "BITE" on a steel cleat than poly line but, if it gets wet, it's NO GOOD !

Answer 6

The type barges use, it is over an inch thick and water resistant. Typical marine rope is plenty strong for many purposes. 3/8" cheap rope you can buy at places like wal-mart have 900+ pounds of tensile strength, plenty for anything I might use it for.

Answer 7

Ouch... I just saw this on a TV program last week. It's a braided polyetheline and the name begins with a "S"... It's main use is for sheet lines and lift lines, but the Senior Moment keeps me from coming up with the name... sorry.

Answer 8

You are referring to Spectra. It is the same material that bullet proof vest are made of. Very strong, but not very resistant to abrasion.

http://www.machovec.com/rope/spectra_12strand.htm

http://www.machovec.com/rope/spectra_double_braid.htm

Answer 9

polithien rope

Answer 10

polyetheline