On Feb 4, 11:47*am, Wayne.B wrote:
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.

Wayne, what makes the "black" special or more durable? I take it that
the black is more UV resistant?