Norestar Double-Braided Nylon Anchor Rope with Stainless Steel Thimble – Marine Grade Anchor Line for Boats – 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", or 3/4" Sizes – Pre-Spliced Thimble – Not for Windlasses
<p>Norestar's Premium Double Braided Nylon Anchor Rope provides excellent strength and is ideal for anchor rode setups, mooring setups, or other applications. Each line includes a professionally spliced stainless steel thimble to allow for easy attachment to your anchor or chain. The double braided nylon construction provides superior strength to most other three-strand nylon ropes and is also easier to handle.</p> <p>This rope is not suitable for windlasses.</p> <p><strong>Selecting the Right Anchor Line</strong></p> <p>One of the most popular rules of thumb when selecting an anchor line size is to have 1/8" of anchor line diameter for every 9' of boat. In other words, 3/8" anchor line would be suitable for most boats up to 27'. Appropriate sizing may vary depending on boat type, anchoring conditions, and other factors.</p> <p><strong>Sizing Table and Breaking Strengths:</strong><br> 3/8" diameter rope: 4000 lbs; for boats up to 27'<br> 1/2" diameter rope: 5200 lbs; for boats up to 36'<br> 5/8" diameter rope: 9000 lbs; for boats up to 45'<br> 3/4" diameter rope: 11200 lbs; for boats up to 54'</p>