Posted By: ggffrr11
stern line tensile strength - 03/09/2017 06:29 PM
We have anchored "stern in" in the San Juan's on several occasions. I have seen this done in the BVI (Norman isle). What is the minimal tensile strength for a stern line (attaching to shore)? This may be a better "George" question.
Posted By: RickG
Re: stern line tensile strength - 03/09/2017 07:29 PM
In Little Harbor, Peter Bay we use our spare anchor rode. It is 3/4" three-strand nylon. Breaking strength is ~11,000. There's not a lot of jerking about going on in that application.
Cheers, RickG
Posted By: MrEZgoin
Re: stern line tensile strength - 03/09/2017 11:21 PM
Not sure about tensile strength, but I've seen polypropylene line commonly used for this purpose, probably because it's lightweight and floats and available in high visibility colors.
I think if conditions are such that the line may break, you might be better off if it does.
There's a huge Nordhavn (87ft?) trawler that I've seen anchored in Kelly's Cove multiple times, I don't think they were using a line thicker than 3/4".