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Plain-English guides from sailors who use this gear every day.

PlaceholderHow to Choose Dock Lines: Material, Size and Length
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How to Choose Dock Lines: Material, Size and LengthDock lines do one job: keep the boat where you left it without wearing out the boat, the dock or themselves. Here's how to choose them.…

PlaceholderNylon, Polyester and UHMWPE: Rope Materials Explained
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Nylon, Polyester and UHMWPE: Rope Materials ExplainedNylon, polyester and UHMWPE each do a different job aboard. Here's the plain-English version.…

PlaceholderPreventing Chafe on Dock and Anchor Lines
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Preventing Chafe on Dock and Anchor LinesChafe is the most common reason dock and anchor lines fail. The fix is cheap: find the rub points and protect them.…

PlaceholderHow to Inspect a Dock Line Eye Splice
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How to Inspect a Dock Line Eye SpliceThe eye is where a dock line works hardest. A two-minute check tells you a lot.…

PlaceholderSoft Shackles 101: Uses, Sizing and Care
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Soft Shackles 101: Uses, Sizing and CareSoft shackles are loops of high-strength fiber rope closed with a knot. They're light, quiet and kind to your deck. Here's how to use them well.…