whats a good rope to use for boat winch? my boat is aluminum, about 450-600lbs, 14 foot.
i have a nylon&polyurethane rope (3/8inch thick) i just bought and i was hoping that would be sufficient. thanks!
2007-06-07 01:31:01 · 9 answers · asked by Larry Botts 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
That line is more than enough for your needs. But next time don't get any poly line, go all nylon. Poly can degrade with the sunlight and its terrible for tying knots.
2007-06-07 01:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by mark t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the easy way to answer this one is go see a boat chandler, then do a course on small boat handling/care and maintenance/seamanship. This will give you a better understanding of how your boat acts and reacts to different conditions it could save your life.
I've had some 15 years at sea both power and under sail. Sydney/Hobart 5 times Antarctica 3 trips. If you live by a simple rule you might make it home at the end of the day, That 1 rule is IF IN DOUBT BACK OFF. may the seas be kind and your adventures be great. bob
2007-06-07 02:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by works 4 me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I must disagree with Mark. The rope you now have will be adequate, but try to keep it dry, as it will rot. If you have to replace it, I would recommend poly. It can get wet and it will not rot. The sun will have an effect on it, but not for a long time. Most of my customers prefer poly for what you are doing. If your boat is in a boathouse, the sun will not be a factor. And having poly in a winch scenario will not require knots that would be hard to tie. Burn the end of poly or nylon to keep the ends from raveling.
2007-06-07 01:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want a rope strong enough to pull two-three times the weight of your boat, check the weight ratings at the time of purchase as these are always printed. You may also look into nylon straps as these are preferable for this application
2007-06-10 07:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Dan the man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have that on my boat now, with about 12ft of chain and no swivel. I have never had a tangle. I would say that personally with my size boat (30ft) I do not want all chain. I have been on boats anchored that have all chain and when it gets choppy there is no give in the chain. When the bow rises it gets a jolt from the chain where rope absorbs the shock by stretching.
2016-05-18 23:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by berniece 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a boat that light the rope you are using should be fine if you keep is as dry as possible and out of the sun. I would just watch it and if it starts looking old then just replace it.
2007-06-07 01:39:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rope you have is good. The fact thet polyfloats is good for not getting under trailer fenders or wheels and out of motors and such.
2007-06-07 03:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That rope will work, when it is time to replace it, look into nylon strap, I like it better.
2007-06-07 08:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what you have is fine,but dacron is a better choice,more uv resistant,won't stretch as much and ties easier
2007-06-09 12:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by easy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋