On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:07:22 -0600, Jim wrote:

Mine are really degraded from the Florida sun.
I use 1/2" and need new.
Any brand recommendations from the boaters out there?
Floridians and south only. Because that's where they'll be used.


I've been using black ready made lines from West Marine for several
years and they are holding up well. My recommendation is to buy one
size larger. I've seen a few 1/2 inch lines snap under shock loads,
usually at the deck lead.