Sailing Lines - Features
Lines (or ropes) are very essential in Sailing. Securing the Sailboat and Sail Trimming are just some of the many uses of Sailing Lines. They come in various types, depending on what material they are made of as well as the manner of construction. Moreover, each line has its own features and strength.
The above aspects of Lines are important to know so you will learn the strengths and weaknesses of the Lines that you use. In this section, get acquainted with the different Features of Sailing Lines:
- Material
Nylon, Dacron, and Kevlar are three materials commonly used in making Lines. Other materials are Polypropylene and Polyester.
- Nylon - strong (stronger than Dacron), elastic, used for anchor and/or dock lines
- Dacron - often used for Halyards, low stretch
- Kevlar - often used for Halyards, low stretch
- Polypropylene - stretches a lot, used in making mooring lines and safety lines
- Polyester - strong, low stretch, does not float
Structure
The manner of construction and diameter of a Line determine its strength, durability, and stretch. Lines can be braided or three strand.
- Braided - In this type of structure, yarns are lightly twisted into strands. Then these strands will form the core of the Line.
- Three Strand - Three twisted strands are then twisted together to form the Line.
These are the essential Features of Sailing Lines. Knowing these aspects will enable you to determine the strength and stretch of your Lines and therefore will inform you on how dependable your Lines are.
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