for the swingers on the forum

[fishermantwo]

2 nylon strops, transparent pipe over it.

Done so for 5 years, never seen any wear, you've got to have smooth bow roller / fairleads.
I check the system at least every fornight, thankless taks, so far !

Mine just runs out over smooth stainless angled plate between the bow stay fitting and a sturdy pushpit support.

Flat polyproplene fire hose wrapped around rope is apparently the best anti chafe material for rope. The transparent plastic tube goes hard and breaks. At present I have black rubber hose with wire reinforcing. 12 months and its worn through to the metal. Will change to the fire hose in the next couple of weeks as we approach our winter. I agree that some care is required to keep all the SS smooth.

 

[Tintin]

Flat polyproplene fire hose wrapped around rope is apparently the best anti chafe material for rope. The transparent plastic tube goes hard and breaks. At present I have black rubber hose with wire reinforcing. 12 months and its worn through to the metal. Will change to the fire hose in the next couple of weeks as we approach our winter. I agree that some care is required to keep all the SS smooth.

A search on fleabay for "lay flat hose" usually throws up a seller who sells by the meter.