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Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Actually, the first time I tried to wash lines in a regular washing machine
they ended up tightly wrapped around the agitator, and several strands got pulled under the agitator and jammed. Once I got it all cleared out, the lines were chafed due to the friction. Started braiding them and using a front loading machine after that. Doug s/v Callista "Keith" wrote in message ... Nah, just throw them in. They will come out all in a bunch, but it just takes a little while to untangle them. It's easier if you use fabric softner. No abnormal stress or wear on the machine, of course don't overload it. -- Keith __ "I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first. -New Orleans Saint RB George Rogers "MMC" wrote in message om... Keith, Does this cause a lot of wear and tear on the washing machine? Do you put the lines in a net bag or toss them in as is? Merlin. "Keith" wrote in message ... I've used braided dock lines forever. Now I have floating docks, so I just keep them all tight, no problem. I also use nothing but black, since it's the most UV stable color, and doesn't show dirt. I wash them once a year or so in the washing machine on gentle cycle, warm water, with Woolite (or cheap Wal-Mart substitute) and use fabric softner. DON'T dry in the dryer, just hang out or put back in use. -- Keith __ Drive defensively. Buy a tank. "Dave" wrote in message ... On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 14:45:34 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter" said: Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. Good lord, talk about conspicuous consumption. I don't think I replaced the dock lines on my old Islander 24 in the entire 15 years I owned her. Of course admittedly they didn't get much of a chance to chafe, since a good part of the time was spent on a mooring rather than at a dock. Does bring up a question, however. I see that the marine stores seem to sell braided nylon lines for tying up to a dock. I've never thought that made much sense, since my impression is that braided has considerably less stretch than 3 strand of the same diameter, and I'd prefer to have that stretch to take up shock and to some extent allow for extraordinary low tides (not to mention the fact that it's a lot easier to throw an eye splice in 3 strand).. What do you folks think? Dave |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Once again, back in my caving days, there was a device that was
routinely used to wash ropes (yes, in the caving world they are called ropes). It was (is?) connected to a garden hose and the rope is pulled through it by hand. Cleaned out the grit. Probably would remove green as well. Doug s/v Callista "DSK" wrote in message ... timwh wrote: I have had good luck using a consumer grade pressure washer to clean the green off my lines. I had some lines that looked aweful and came up beautifully after pressure washing. I'd worry about the pressure washer causing abrasion to the lines as it was cleaning them. DSK |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Once again, back in my caving days, there was a device that was
routinely used to wash ropes (yes, in the caving world they are called ropes). It was (is?) connected to a garden hose and the rope is pulled through it by hand. Cleaned out the grit. Probably would remove green as well. Doug s/v Callista "DSK" wrote in message ... timwh wrote: I have had good luck using a consumer grade pressure washer to clean the green off my lines. I had some lines that looked aweful and came up beautifully after pressure washing. I'd worry about the pressure washer causing abrasion to the lines as it was cleaning them. DSK |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Sticking a slimy
green line into the Maytag may require a spouse with reasonably tolerant standards. That's why we took our muddy ropes to the laundramat :) Doug s/v Callista |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Sticking a slimy
green line into the Maytag may require a spouse with reasonably tolerant standards. That's why we took our muddy ropes to the laundramat :) Doug s/v Callista |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 15:16:09 +0000, MMC wrote:
Keith, Does this cause a lot of wear and tear on the washing machine? Do you put the lines in a net bag or toss them in as is? Merlin. "Keith" wrote in message ... I've used braided dock lines forever. Now I have floating docks, so I just keep them all tight, no problem. I also use nothing but black, since it's the most UV stable color, and doesn't show dirt. I wash them once a year or so in the washing machine on gentle cycle, warm water, with Woolite (or cheap Wal-Mart substitute) and use fabric softner. DON'T dry in the dryer, just hang out or put back in use. We just got a brand-new front-loading washing machine, that tumbles back and forth rather than "agitating". Sounds like money well spent (as long as my Lady doesn't catch me throwing slimy old lines into "her" brand-new machine!) ;) Lloyd |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 15:16:09 +0000, MMC wrote:
Keith, Does this cause a lot of wear and tear on the washing machine? Do you put the lines in a net bag or toss them in as is? Merlin. "Keith" wrote in message ... I've used braided dock lines forever. Now I have floating docks, so I just keep them all tight, no problem. I also use nothing but black, since it's the most UV stable color, and doesn't show dirt. I wash them once a year or so in the washing machine on gentle cycle, warm water, with Woolite (or cheap Wal-Mart substitute) and use fabric softner. DON'T dry in the dryer, just hang out or put back in use. We just got a brand-new front-loading washing machine, that tumbles back and forth rather than "agitating". Sounds like money well spent (as long as my Lady doesn't catch me throwing slimy old lines into "her" brand-new machine!) ;) Lloyd |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 20:57:08 +0000, Gould 0738 wrote:
When I get a particularly groady looking line, I just toss it into the 5-gallon bucket of boatwash while I'm scrub brushing the boat. By the time the boat has been soaped down, there has been enough "agitation" in the bucket to clean the line up a lot. Spread the soapy line on the deck and rinse it off when rinsing the last section of the boat. Not as fancy as using a front-loading washer, but it doesn't involve schlepping lines off to the laundromat or home to the family machine. Sticking a slimy green line into the Maytag may require a spouse with reasonably tolerant standards. Geez - JUST finished posting my reply saying exactly the same thing! (and ours is actually a Maytag). Still, I think after the "cruise" this weekend I'll bring them home with me to wash and bring back next time I'm going out. Lloyd |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 20:57:08 +0000, Gould 0738 wrote:
When I get a particularly groady looking line, I just toss it into the 5-gallon bucket of boatwash while I'm scrub brushing the boat. By the time the boat has been soaped down, there has been enough "agitation" in the bucket to clean the line up a lot. Spread the soapy line on the deck and rinse it off when rinsing the last section of the boat. Not as fancy as using a front-loading washer, but it doesn't involve schlepping lines off to the laundromat or home to the family machine. Sticking a slimy green line into the Maytag may require a spouse with reasonably tolerant standards. Geez - JUST finished posting my reply saying exactly the same thing! (and ours is actually a Maytag). Still, I think after the "cruise" this weekend I'll bring them home with me to wash and bring back next time I'm going out. Lloyd |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 20:11:48 +0000, Doug Dotson wrote:
Once again, back in my caving days, there was a device that was routinely used to wash ropes (yes, in the caving world they are called ropes). It was (is?) connected to a garden hose and the rope is pulled through it by hand. Cleaned out the grit. Probably would remove green as well. Woaw - brings back memories! When I was fighting forest fires to pay my way through university, there was a "hose-washer". 50-ft hoses were dragged back and forth a few times (the rythm was: fwd, back, fwd, back, fwd, fwd, back...). We had to take turns being the "downstream" guy because the job was SO wet and dirty, especially the "weeping" hoses used near a fire - MAN did they get muddy! One guy had a cut on his finger, and almost lost it when it go infected from all the crap spraying off the hoses. You can tell when there's been a fire in the region from the dozens of hoses dangling out to dry. Lloyd |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 20:11:48 +0000, Doug Dotson wrote:
Once again, back in my caving days, there was a device that was routinely used to wash ropes (yes, in the caving world they are called ropes). It was (is?) connected to a garden hose and the rope is pulled through it by hand. Cleaned out the grit. Probably would remove green as well. Woaw - brings back memories! When I was fighting forest fires to pay my way through university, there was a "hose-washer". 50-ft hoses were dragged back and forth a few times (the rythm was: fwd, back, fwd, back, fwd, fwd, back...). We had to take turns being the "downstream" guy because the job was SO wet and dirty, especially the "weeping" hoses used near a fire - MAN did they get muddy! One guy had a cut on his finger, and almost lost it when it go infected from all the crap spraying off the hoses. You can tell when there's been a fire in the region from the dozens of hoses dangling out to dry. Lloyd |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Braiding the lines before washing eliminates the tangle and only takes
a minute to do and undo. Whip the ends first! Doug s/v Callista "Don Dando" wrote in message . com... Many folks say not to put lines in the washing machine but I find that they get clean and stay supple and comfortable to handle after being run through the machine. Any frayed ends will worsen, so if possible fix that before washing the lines. (Allocate plenty of time to untie them! They really get knotted together)! If you have a mix of colored and white lines, I'd wash each color separately. Don Dando "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Braiding the lines before washing eliminates the tangle and only takes
a minute to do and undo. Whip the ends first! Doug s/v Callista "Don Dando" wrote in message . com... Many folks say not to put lines in the washing machine but I find that they get clean and stay supple and comfortable to handle after being run through the machine. Any frayed ends will worsen, so if possible fix that before washing the lines. (Allocate plenty of time to untie them! They really get knotted together)! If you have a mix of colored and white lines, I'd wash each color separately. Don Dando "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Lloyd Sumpter wrote in message ... We just got a brand-new front-loading washing machine, that tumbles back and forth rather than "agitating". Sounds like money well spent (as long as my Lady doesn't catch me throwing slimy old lines into "her" brand-new machine!) ;) Lloyd Which brand name did you purchase..?/ Maytag, LG, GE?? |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Lloyd Sumpter wrote in message ... We just got a brand-new front-loading washing machine, that tumbles back and forth rather than "agitating". Sounds like money well spent (as long as my Lady doesn't catch me throwing slimy old lines into "her" brand-new machine!) ;) Lloyd Which brand name did you purchase..?/ Maytag, LG, GE?? |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Don White wrote in message news:lpF3c.113844$IF6.3655102@ursa- Which brand name did you purchase..?/ Maytag, LG, GE?? oops see you answered that below... must be the Neptune model. I've been looking at them but the combination washer/dryer are a bit expensive. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
Don White wrote in message news:lpF3c.113844$IF6.3655102@ursa- Which brand name did you purchase..?/ Maytag, LG, GE?? oops see you answered that below... must be the Neptune model. I've been looking at them but the combination washer/dryer are a bit expensive. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
If you have a mix of coloured and white lines, I'd wash
each color separately I don't think you need to worry about the colour bleeding as these lines are all synthetic material so the colour is right in the plastic. "Don Dando" wrote in message . com... Many folks say not to put lines in the washing machine but I find that they get clean and stay supple and comfortable to handle after being run through the machine. Any frayed ends will worsen, so if possible fix that before washing the lines. (Allocate plenty of time to untie them! They really get knotted together)! If you have a mix of colored and white lines, I'd wash each color separately. Don Dando "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
If you have a mix of coloured and white lines, I'd wash
each color separately I don't think you need to worry about the colour bleeding as these lines are all synthetic material so the colour is right in the plastic. "Don Dando" wrote in message . com... Many folks say not to put lines in the washing machine but I find that they get clean and stay supple and comfortable to handle after being run through the machine. Any frayed ends will worsen, so if possible fix that before washing the lines. (Allocate plenty of time to untie them! They really get knotted together)! If you have a mix of colored and white lines, I'd wash each color separately. Don Dando "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
hi
i put mine in the washing machine, and the ropes :-) fragged "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
hi
i put mine in the washing machine, and the ropes :-) fragged "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
In article ,
Dave wrote: Does bring up a question, however. I see that the marine stores seem to sell braided nylon lines for tying up to a dock. I've never thought that made much sense, since my impression is that braided has considerably less stretch than 3 strand of the same diameter, and I'd prefer to have that stretch to take up shock and to some extent allow for extraordinary low tides (not to mention the fact that it's a lot easier to throw an eye splice in 3 strand).. What do you folks think? Dave Friends gave us some braided lines that we used a couple of times. They're purty, but I only use them for temporary tie-ups. They really don't stretch much. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
In article ,
Dave wrote: Does bring up a question, however. I see that the marine stores seem to sell braided nylon lines for tying up to a dock. I've never thought that made much sense, since my impression is that braided has considerably less stretch than 3 strand of the same diameter, and I'd prefer to have that stretch to take up shock and to some extent allow for extraordinary low tides (not to mention the fact that it's a lot easier to throw an eye splice in 3 strand).. What do you folks think? Dave Friends gave us some braided lines that we used a couple of times. They're purty, but I only use them for temporary tie-ups. They really don't stretch much. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
I've used Tide and OxyClean to clean dock lines in a washing machine
before. After the wash cycle, I let them soaf for a couple of hours. It worked great. As mentioned before, a mesh bag would be a good precaution against them wrapping around the agitator. Some of the lines were almost black. After sun drying they look almost new. I was a little concerned about the Oxy-Clean weakening them but it's now been a year and I haven't had any problems with them. "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message .. . Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
I've used Tide and OxyClean to clean dock lines in a washing machine
before. After the wash cycle, I let them soaf for a couple of hours. It worked great. As mentioned before, a mesh bag would be a good precaution against them wrapping around the agitator. Some of the lines were almost black. After sun drying they look almost new. I was a little concerned about the Oxy-Clean weakening them but it's now been a year and I haven't had any problems with them. "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message .. . Hi, Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails - how about dacron lines? Same question for sail covers. Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines. |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
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"Doug Dotson" wrote: I usually braided the lines before putting them into the washing machine. Secure the ends with some string to keep them from unraveling during the wash. When we have the boat in the yard over the winter, we take all the lines off (and the sails and bimini too naturally), and wash all the lines in the washing machine at home. I think Bob braids them first, and of course all the ends are whipped with thread or something to keep them from raveling. He lays them out on the porch to dry. I don't know that we've bought dock lines much, but we've only had the boat since 1998. When we are tied to a dock for an extended period of time, Bob puts chafe protection on the lines where they go through the hawse holes or chocks or whatever those holes in the boat are called. Our anchor rode is all chain (we do have some rope rode but have never used it), and I would not wash that in the washing machine g We use the machine at home. We don't have a laundromat nearby. A washing machine is supposed to get dirty stuff clean. There's no point in having one if it is too delicate to put dirty stuff in there. I see no reason not to do that as long as the machine isn't overloaded. Except for things made of fiberglass of course - not boat things but curtains etc. If I was going to wash those type things, I wouldn't put them in my washer at home, and I probably wouldn't do them in the laundromat either because I would feel guilty at doing something there that I wouldn't want to do at home. Doug s/v Callista "MMC" wrote in message . com... Keith, Does this cause a lot of wear and tear on the washing machine? Do you put the lines in a net bag or toss them in as is? Merlin. "Keith" wrote in message ... I've used braided dock lines forever. Now I have floating docks, so I just keep them all tight, no problem. I also use nothing but black, since it's the most UV stable color, and doesn't show dirt. I wash them once a year or so in the washing machine on gentle cycle, warm water, with Woolite (or cheap Wal-Mart substitute) and use fabric softner. DON'T dry in the dryer, just hang out or put back in use. -- Keith __ Drive defensively. Buy a tank. "Dave" wrote in message ... On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 14:45:34 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter" said: Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. Good lord, talk about conspicuous consumption. I don't think I replaced the dock lines on my old Islander 24 in the entire 15 years I owned her. Of course admittedly they didn't get much of a chance to chafe, since a good part of the time was spent on a mooring rather than at a dock. Does bring up a question, however. I see that the marine stores seem to sell braided nylon lines for tying up to a dock. I've never thought that made much sense, since my impression is that braided has considerably less stretch than 3 strand of the same diameter, and I'd prefer to have that stretch to take up shock and to some extent allow for extraordinary low tides (not to mention the fact that it's a lot easier to throw an eye splice in 3 strand).. What do you folks think? Dave grandma Rosalie |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
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"Doug Dotson" wrote: I usually braided the lines before putting them into the washing machine. Secure the ends with some string to keep them from unraveling during the wash. When we have the boat in the yard over the winter, we take all the lines off (and the sails and bimini too naturally), and wash all the lines in the washing machine at home. I think Bob braids them first, and of course all the ends are whipped with thread or something to keep them from raveling. He lays them out on the porch to dry. I don't know that we've bought dock lines much, but we've only had the boat since 1998. When we are tied to a dock for an extended period of time, Bob puts chafe protection on the lines where they go through the hawse holes or chocks or whatever those holes in the boat are called. Our anchor rode is all chain (we do have some rope rode but have never used it), and I would not wash that in the washing machine g We use the machine at home. We don't have a laundromat nearby. A washing machine is supposed to get dirty stuff clean. There's no point in having one if it is too delicate to put dirty stuff in there. I see no reason not to do that as long as the machine isn't overloaded. Except for things made of fiberglass of course - not boat things but curtains etc. If I was going to wash those type things, I wouldn't put them in my washer at home, and I probably wouldn't do them in the laundromat either because I would feel guilty at doing something there that I wouldn't want to do at home. Doug s/v Callista "MMC" wrote in message . com... Keith, Does this cause a lot of wear and tear on the washing machine? Do you put the lines in a net bag or toss them in as is? Merlin. "Keith" wrote in message ... I've used braided dock lines forever. Now I have floating docks, so I just keep them all tight, no problem. I also use nothing but black, since it's the most UV stable color, and doesn't show dirt. I wash them once a year or so in the washing machine on gentle cycle, warm water, with Woolite (or cheap Wal-Mart substitute) and use fabric softner. DON'T dry in the dryer, just hang out or put back in use. -- Keith __ Drive defensively. Buy a tank. "Dave" wrote in message ... On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 14:45:34 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter" said: Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but this year money's a bit tight. Good lord, talk about conspicuous consumption. I don't think I replaced the dock lines on my old Islander 24 in the entire 15 years I owned her. Of course admittedly they didn't get much of a chance to chafe, since a good part of the time was spent on a mooring rather than at a dock. Does bring up a question, however. I see that the marine stores seem to sell braided nylon lines for tying up to a dock. I've never thought that made much sense, since my impression is that braided has considerably less stretch than 3 strand of the same diameter, and I'd prefer to have that stretch to take up shock and to some extent allow for extraordinary low tides (not to mention the fact that it's a lot easier to throw an eye splice in 3 strand).. What do you folks think? Dave grandma Rosalie |
Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
I have cleaned pretty grundgy docklines and anchor rodes by laying them out
on my driveway and blasting them with a pressure washer while rolling them back and forth under foot to get at the "bottom" of the lines. No soap was needed and the lines looked close to new. My pressure washer is electric. I imagine that using a higher-powered gas-powered pressure washer might involve some risk of damage to the line fibers. All the lines I have done this on have been 3-strand nylon. I have not tried it on braided line. Your mileage may vary. |
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