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Jun-14-2007, 05:28 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: Art Vessel: 170 CC Location: LA COUNTY Job:Advisor
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| dock line economy vs premium
Is there a big difference in the economy vs premium dock lines for a 18' CC trailered boat ? I currently have the economy from westmarine but the pemium feels and looks nice but is it really needed for just the dock ramp ? Alot more expensive 2 times as much. Thanks again for those who respond !
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Jun-14-2007, 05:32 PM
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#2 | | I'm a people person
Name: Carl Vessel: 18 Wellcraft Location: SD Job:Builder of fine Hotrods.
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
No, don't waste you money, save it for better porn.
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Jun-14-2007, 05:32 PM
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#3 | | Captain
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
Lets see - I own a Grady White and I'm asking a question like this? 
Seriously though, good cordage in an emergency might save someone's life, even though the length and purpose may not really fit the situation.
Spend the money.
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Jun-14-2007, 05:34 PM
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#4 | | me vale verga
Name: Manuel Frias Age: 47 Vessel: 1851 Striper WA Squid Vicious Location: So Cal Job:underground pipeline Bio: short , fat and drink to much
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
........i bought the nice black premiums and someone stole them , i now have the cheapies .........so the answer is NO !!!!!!!
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Jun-14-2007, 05:39 PM
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#5 | | Captain
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
Yep, buying cheap rope is like buying cheap bildge pumps.
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Jun-14-2007, 05:49 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: Art Vessel: 170 CC Location: LA COUNTY Job:Advisor
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
Mac just asking has nothing to do with a Grady, saw a guy at the dock with a New Whaler and wanted the cheapest gas for his new twin Verados. Thanks for your input.
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Jun-14-2007, 05:52 PM
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#7 | | Captain
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
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Originally Posted by Fishaholic L.B.  Mac just asking has nothing to do with a Grady, saw a guy at the dock with a New Whaler and wanted the cheapest gas for his new twin Verados. Thanks for your input. | Well, I think my point was that if you buy 300 feet of anchor rope - why not just buy a little extra for the dock lines and outfit them accordingly? How much are you going to save? You don't buy the cheap stuff to put your anchor on the bottom - do you?
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Jun-14-2007, 11:03 PM
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#8 | | Huckleberry
Name: Rick Vessel: Hobie Skif Location: Laguna Niguel Job:Real Estate Bottom Fishing
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
When it comes to anything for a boat or fishing buy the best you can afford
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Jun-14-2007, 11:13 PM
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#9 | | Swivel Tail Ale
Name: Todd Vessel: Boston Whaler 19' LIZARDFISH Location: Point Loma Job:USD School of Law Student Bio: I eat Bonito, Sardines, Mackerel and Barracuda.
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
buy the economy rope, 10 mins at the ramp or bait barge, you don't need premium rope.
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Jun-15-2007, 06:11 AM
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#10 | | Bluesman
Name: John Age: 56 Vessel: 21' Sea Pro the Hook Location: Skyline Hills Job:Need one Bio: I been to Hollywood, I been to Redwood. I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold.
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| Re: dock line economy vs premium
bungees
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Jun-15-2007, 06:15 AM
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#11 | | Tourist
Name: Clay Age: 29 Vessel: Not yet... Location: San Diego Job:Making things happen
Posts: 1,570
| Re: dock line economy vs premium
Grip twist should do the trick.
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Jun-15-2007, 07:14 AM
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#12 | | Registered User
Name: Ed Vessel: Cabo Cuddycon 216 Location: Huntington Beach Job:IT Consultant
Posts: 166
| Re: dock line economy vs premium
I don't know if there's a real difference in the lines, but you can save a ton of money by buying 100' or more of 3 strand rope and making your own. The splicing of the loops is actually pretty simple - takes just a couple of minutes after your get the hang of it and you'll have lines that are the perfect for your boat (plus enough extra, hopefully to make lines for the fenders, a tail rope, etc)
A ton of sites have tutorials on how to make the splice.
-Ed
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