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03-18-2015, 04:23 PM

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I love these lines. Great company also. I would recommend NOT getting the names printed on them. It will rub off. Embroidery would be a better option.

03-18-2015, 08:12 PM

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I love these lines. Great company also. I would recommend NOT getting the names printed on them. It will rub off. Embroidery would be a better option.

Agree, I paid extra for the "art" to be made and was disappointed as it rubbed right off. Also, the lines faded pretty bad. I will order some new ones soon from somewhere else.

Cheap, but I guess you get what ya pay for.

03-18-2015, 08:47 PM

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I think you need at least two long ones (Like 3/4 the length of your boat) to use as spring lines when doing a 4 post tie up..

03-18-2015, 08:56 PM

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I got mine from them this winter and they r grate...... A+++++ I got 2 15 footers and 2 20 s in silver they look sweet.

03-18-2015, 09:11 PM

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Also I talked to the owner and he told me becouse the power of oso they had to hire two new full time people to work in the line department. Lets keep it going made here good product.

03-18-2015, 09:21 PM

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Also I talked to the owner and he told me becouse the power of oso they had to hire two new full time people to work in the line department. Lets keep it going made here good product.

Agreed good quality and a fresh start up, much more of this kind of thing needs to happen. Small yes but still refreshing.

03-19-2015, 07:20 AM

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Go with the 1/2" lines.

My first set I bought from them are 5/8s and they eat up a lot of cleat; and I have big cleats on my boat. The weave on the 5/8 is also a bit looser allowing them to pick up more splinters on pilings.

I now have 1/2" lines from them. I got a good 8+ seasons out of my 5/8" lines, and they are still on the boat for backup use, just tucked away. A few frayed in spots just a tiny bit, and I broke one; which is why I bought all new.

Just to clarify, my lines came from MyRope.com.

03-20-2015, 08:08 AM

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How do these compare to the lines you can buy at West Marine. WM has a sale on lines this weekend For comparison
WM
SEAFIT White Economy Three-Strand Dock Lines Economy Three-Strand Dock Line, 1/2" Dia., 25' Length, 5,700lb. Breaking Strength -$12.99
Premium White Nylon Line, 1/2" Dia., 25' Length, 7,500lb. Breaking Strength- $22.74
Premium Black Nylon Line, 1/2" Dia., 25' Length, 6,800lb. Breaking Strength- $25.34

Maddog- 1/2" x 25' Dock Line $15.49
What is the breaking strength of the Mad Dog lines?

03-20-2015, 12:26 PM

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I just purchased lines from Mad Dog lines, and they were a much higher quality look at least than those at West Marine. Place a order online, after I placed, they sent out a personal e-mail thanking me and inquired about the boat I had and everything. Very nice people, nice to work with a company like that.