How to Choose the Right Dock Lines

DIY Series from West Marine on choosing and installing the right dock lines for your boat.
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[@Anvanho]

Wow! What skill to create that new strand! Well done! I can't sew a button on a shirt, haha, probably gotta get someone to do this procedure for me!

[@dwaynerobertson3291]

Excellent video, gentlemen!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

5:37 I love the weather station on your boat

[@NorthernLightss]

Thanks guys, I just bought a Zodiac Pro 16 man and it is a twenty footer and was wondering what lines to get. You made my decision easy now. Thanks again. Bob

[@christas.5548]

Right on. If you don't know how to tie a knot..then tie a lot. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea that there was so much to dock lines.

[@WestMarineInc]

We are happy to share! And even happier it might help you out!

[@flyingmedic]

A really excellent video with so many worthwhile tips. I am relatively new to morning my own boat and you have helped enormously. Thank you.

[@WestMarineInc]

That is so great to hear! Thank you to the feedback and welcome to the boating family!

[@FinnishPanther]

This video was really well made and very informative, thank you!

[@WestMarineInc]

Thank you for your comments!

[@JimRudman]

Superb video guys !

[@deeday3187]

I love videos like this sooo helpful. Can’t wait to get back on the water

[@WestMarineInc]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, Dahvon, and hope you get on the water soon! :)

[@bartsimpson3752]

Older, but very good.

[@WestMarineInc]

True but thank you!

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

Excellent and very informative video, Thank you

[@WestMarineInc]

Thank you!

[@davidnave4349]

Very nice video

[@WestMarineInc]

Thank you!

[@blewyd]

This is surprisingly informational.

[@WestMarineInc]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@CoastLife]

Informative. :) thanks

[@ny1t]

The previous owner of my boat had double braid. I was frequently awaken by the double braid jerking. The three strand braid had more stretch and didn't jerk.

[@WestMarineInc]

Nice - thanks for sharing!

[@Aron-ru5zk]

The chain is very durable but if you spend a night on the boat the sound of multiple chains slapping against the dock in the swell will drive you mad so another option is to use one of the chafe guards in the loop

[@alainremont5392]

Damn! A round turn goes around (360 degrees)! Take a round turn around the base. Do NOT put any strain on the horns, only on the base.

[@abdulkkhan5095]

Very important video.

[@andrewarmstrong7310]

Very informative.

[@WestMarineInc]

Thank you, Captain Andrew!

[@chuckatwestmarine]

Both Samson and New England Ropes made dock lines that are appropriate for larger yachts. This is the type of decision that is best made with a naval architect or the rope company, since the loads are large the the potential for injury (if a line parts) is also large.

[@giovannimonsanto9072]

Why does this guy remind me of Will Ferrell? LOL

[@purplemermaid63]

Fab info. Now I just need to work out how much rope I need for my bilge keel which I keep in a mud berth - to ensure it doesn't rise up at the front too much - or swing out at the aft too much! :D.

[@WestMarineInc]

Let us know if there is anything we can help out with!

[@purplemermaid63]

@@WestMarineInc with your help I managed to moor up my boat perfectly just ahead of the storms we are have here in currently the UK. :D

[@mrsseasea]

is this in Bellingham?

[@sailingorizon5354]

I bought a Rutland 1200 with an expert kid. I will report the installation in my KZbin channel in March. I'm looking forward...

[@WestMarineInc]

Do-It-Yourself: How to Upgrade Your Dock Lines

[@davidclarke7728]

Great video ,but short lines on bow and stern do not allow for tides

[@WestMarineInc]

Thanks for the comments, David!

[@seikibrian8641]

David, on the West coast, floating docks are the norm, so the whole dock rises and falls with the tides. That's certainly the case with the dock shown in this video.

[@Zarih67]

Docklines for a 58ft would be?

[@cupertinocurt]

Zarih Sundberg 1 in

[@mikemontgomery3834]

Can rope work for non-marine use?

[@seikibrian8641]

No, rope is only for marine use. The Army, the Boy Scouts, the Mountain Rescue Association, and scores of other organizations that have been teaching knot-tying and ropework for land-based uses have been lying to people.

[@MrJuvefrank]

I used to watch your cousin Elizabeth Montgomery.

[@Wixti]

Plop

[@57chevy350]

what about boat that is a 150 feet long ?

[@seikibrian8641]

100-foot bow and stern lines, and 150-foot spring lines; in 1.25" 3-strand or double braid, or 1.5" mega-braid.

[@masterofnone11]

If you have a 150' boat and don't know what to use, I would sell it

[@mikemontgomery3834]

Can rope be bought online?

[@WestMarineInc]

+Mike Montgomery Rope can be purchased by the foot through www.westmarine.com/ or reach out to our sales folks at 1-800-BOATING (262-8464) if you prefer to order by phone.

[@MrFuckface2013]

That was not a full turn around the cleat

[@WestMarineInc]

Thank you for your comments! We have brought them back to our creative team to review.

[@chefdan87]

The first thing to do when choosing docklines for your boat is to go anywhere else than West Marine. Unless you intend to over spend needlessly, than go for it.