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Originally Posted by Dave R
Speaking of rope (and yes, "rope" is an OK term on a boat), I have fallen in love with 8 plait rope lately. It's such a pleasure to handle and it looks great. A bit more work than three-strand to splice, but the benefits far outweigh the extra effort. I have a 300 foot 8 plait 5/8" rope that I add to my 200 feet of chain to make a 500 foot rode for anchoring in deep water. It stores easily in a small duffel bag and does not tangle. Unlike three strand, it does not naturally twist and does not have a memory. Defender always has 8-plait in stock.
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Too many lines here, Dave, so I held back. Everybody will have to make up their own (punch) line about somebody they dated who didn't twist and had no memory. (LMAO-ROF)