Good Deals on dock lines?

[capt_dalton]

OK, it is time to replace the 6 dock lines on the Mar-T, a 36' Topaz.

I like the 3/4" braided lines. The owner likes "flash", I like strength and abrasion assistance. The lines I am replacing are 3/4" gold/white braid with the factory eye.

The local BW has some 5/8"x40' red on sale for $33.68, a great deal, but, I really sleep better with the 3/4" lines when the north winds pick the marina seas up to 3' feet.

I can get black braid 3/4"x25' for $69 there and 3/4"x30' or 40', I forget, for $79. Ouch, price pinch.

Here's the dealio. I figure I need the 3/4"x25' for all 6 lines. Maybe need a little longer for the springs, say, 30'.

The red lines would look really nice, as the Mar-T has a red accent stripe, and the owner would get his "flash".

I could live with white, red, gold/white or black lines. I just like mine to be different than my two neighbor boats so the deckhand(s) don't mingle the lines. Both neighbors have different types of white rope.

Anybody had any recent dealings in the dock line department? I (the boat rather) can afford the factory eye splice packages, I just figured I would do my due diligence and check the internet before shelling out 6 X $69 = $414 + $37.26 (tax) = $451.26

And no, haven't even looked at e-bay.

[Dsaltydog]

Try Florida Wire and Rigging. They make cordage for all the large ships and shops. They can provide any type custom to you for less than the stores. They are in Miami, Fl, very reputable, just a great unknown vendor for all deck or line.

[wmalloy382]

http://www.bucrope.com/index.htm
http://www.outdoor-universe.com/d/do...ope/index2.htm
http://www.theropedope.com/docklines.htm

[capt_dalton]

Thanks guys, a lot better pricing on the same extact product!