What type of warps?

[Scubadoo]

Sorry if this has been asked before....

My warps needs replacing and after looking up various suppliers I am now slightly confused what is best.

The options as I see it so far:
- 3 Strand nylon
- Polyester
- Multi / Anchorplait nylon
- Braided Dockline

This time I want something that won't creak and not go sort of hard as it ages. I am leaning towards Multi / Anchorplait nylon? (12mm)

The various websites all state the above are ideal for mooring etc.

What do you guys recommend or use?

Thanks.

 

[DougH]

Braided Dockline, lovely to handle.

We just dip the warps in a dustbin of fresh water twice a year to ensure they stay soft to handle.

 

[Deefor]

+1 for Braided Docklines .

 

[Bandit]

I use 3 strand polyester which does not go hard.

Braideddosk lines if they wear the outer sheath the inner fibres wear quickly, three strand is much better in heavy wear situations.

I have used multiplait but i find it stretches too much.

 

[kashurst]

another vote for 3 ply rope - I find the braided pre made ropes untrustworthy. the loops come undone and you cant tell what the inner core is like either.

 

[gravygraham]

I like using braided docklines - I buy them with an eye already made in one end. 14mm dia for our 11 metre boat.

 

[neale]

Multiplait for me. Takes the snatch out of the line if you are in a bumpy mooring. Docklines have no give at all in them so snatching can be awful. Plus I find they creak.

 

[PaulGooch]

3 strand nylon for me. Easy to splice, doesn't creek to much, lasts for years.

 

[davidej]

So there you are - a vote for each type

As my old mother says

"yer pays yer money and yer take yer chance"

 

[E.T.]

ive just bought 12mm 3 strand nylon from here. . . www.yachtriggingsupplies.com

good price


(im not connected in anyway. . . first time ive used them)

 

[Searush]

I have used polyprop tarp-ropes that have fall off lorries in the past, but I only tied up when I was on board & visiting a berth somewhere so chafe & UV wasn't an issue. Rope is best tho.

Creaky noises wont bother you if you leave the marina & anchor somewhere nice, but rattly chain might. Funny innit, I generally like boaty noises, it's part of being afloat, rather like cows bellowing, sheep bleating & cocks crowing & the smell of poo are all part of the joys of country living.

Perhaps you should stick to Hotels & enjoy car doors slamming, over loud TVs & drunks staggering up the hall way singing in the early hours? Or city centre emergency sirens & car alarms, dogs barking & cats yowling?