Is 1/2" PolyPlus a suitable product for securing boats in a marine environment, as compared to typical 1/2" nylon twisted or braided?
Yale Cordage 1/2" PolyPlus Braid Rigging Rope | 8500 lbs Breaking Strength
Is 1/2" PolyPlus a suitable product for securing boats in a marine environment, as compared to typical 1/2" nylon twisted or braided?
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Open Apr 18, 2018 - 05:52 PM
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Apr 19, 2018 - 08:51 AM
While not necessarily intended for this use, it should work fine, and certainly you will see a big variety of ropes used for mooring. It depends on the size of the boat, of course, and how many tie down points are in use. One major difference is PolyPlus will stretch a maximum of 15% prior to breaking, while a nylon rope will be closer to 22%. The stretch property of nylon is one reason it's favored for mooring.
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