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Post by Richieawt on Apr 8, 2009 0:42:55 GMT
You have PM Nick  |
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Post by scotty on Apr 8, 2009 19:14:35 GMT
I have been using 12mm 3-strand polyester rope on my 15ft boat and never had a problem, great suff, just a tad expensive  |
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Post by Crusader on Apr 8, 2009 20:24:39 GMT
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Post by Crusader on Apr 9, 2009 12:09:28 GMT
No its fine, change it annually, but not had any problems the 12mm being thicker is easier to handle.
Dave
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Salar
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Post by Salar on Apr 9, 2009 21:56:12 GMT
You need at least 10mm to be easy to handle, although it will be stonger than needed. Polypropylene is cheap but the disadvantage it it floats, kinks/tangles easily and is slippery so it has a tendency for knots to come undone. Polyester is more expensive but sinks and is a much better rope for anchoring. Nylon is more expensive still but is the best rope as it stretches so the movement of the boat does not jerk the anchor out.
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Post by michael1923 on Apr 9, 2009 22:19:39 GMT
Nick i bought my anchor rope off a guy near me on ebay.
Used him before and he's cheap as chips. sometimes takes a while to get it but superb price.
I had 14mm nylon 80m of it for £60 i was quoted from £120 - £200 everywhere else.
Pm me if you want his id on there as i dont want to advertise.
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Post by Dave.S on Apr 11, 2009 23:00:16 GMT
Might pick up a bargin at Beaulieu Boat Jumble on Sunday 26 April 2009 or Solent Boat Jumble on Sunday 10 May 2009.
Just a thought
Dave
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