Ernest Scribbler wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote
In the past I have always used 3 stranded dock lines.
Is there any advantage to paying the extra price for braided lines?

I'm sticking with 3-strand nylon. It's more elastic than braided rope, and
for dock lines that's a definite advantage. Being easier on the wallet, it's
likely to be replaced more regularly, which is another good thing in a dock
line. It's true braid is easier on the hands, but I don't handle my mooring
lines enough for that to be an issue.




For many of us, it matters not whether docklines are braid or twist.
Hell, I remember splicing manila rope.