Frankly I'm appalled at what most sailors use for lines. When new they're
ok. But after a year or two in the sun the ultraviolet takes it toll. The
line looks good but it is seriously compromised.
Mountain climbers take much better care of their ropes and replace them
quite frequently. Their lives depend on it. Sailors should follow their
example.

Gilligan

"Nav" wrote in message
...
He must have super strong cleats for a strong nylon mooring line to part
-after all, a sailor would not have attached it improperly.

Cheers

Martin Baxter wrote:

Bobsprit wrote:

Went to the boat this morning to find one of the aft lines popped in
the night.
Winds gusted over 40 knots last night and were still to 30 when I got
there at
10:30 am. But I knew this was coming and doubled up on the lines! No
problemo.
Sure is a great day to do some sailing, so I'm going back in a few
hours.

RB



How can that be? You go down to your boat every day, your lines are
"thimbled and shackled", and yet, in a mere 40 kts, a line "popped"!
What are using for line, the draw string from Suzy's maternity pants?

Cheers
Marty