The Best Custom Boat Lines, Custom Colored Ropes, & Special Assemblies made to Your Specifications
Bow, Stern, and Spring Lines - Most average sized boats can be moored using two groups of dock lines (4 dock lines). For the first group there is one each of a Bow Line and a Stern Line, which are +/- 2/3 the length of the boat, and are used to make fast the bow and stern to the mooring. For the second group there is an After Bow Spring Line and a Forward Quarter Spring Line, which are +/- the same length of the boat. The spring lines cross each other forming an x-pattern to the mooring. A simple rule of thumb is have two long dock lines and two short dock lines in addition to any other mooring lines.
Breast Lines - Larger and heavier boats use the same lines mentioned above, but can also use relatively short lines that connect direct from a boat cleat to the nearest cleat directly across on the dock approximately at a 90 degree angle. Breast Lines are often employed on houseboats in a slip. Breast Lines are sometimes substituted for the use of Spring Lines.
Large Boat in a Slip - When any boat is moored for long periods of time in a slip, use the classical dock lines techniques already mentioned, but often dock lines are utilized on both the port and starboard sides of the boat. Therefore, a large boat may need two bow lines, four spring lines, and two stern lines. Add breast lines as required. Slip Dock Lines are often short due to the close proximity of the cleats on the boat and the dock. Chafe Protection for slip dock lines is highly recommended.
Concerning The Dock Line / Mooring Line Table Of Part Numbers Please consider that most of our dock line requests are for double braid nylon construction; however, we can generally utilize any of the rope materials described in Chapter 2 “Rope Selection Guide” and Chapter 5 “Bulk Rope”. Secondly, there are additional diameters and rope lengths available upon request. Note that a 300 foot minimum production run may apply. Do not see what you are looking for, just ask
Click Here to Download Denver Rope - Dock Lines & Mooring Lines DBN Part Number Table
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Click here to Download Our Boatline and Hardware Selection Guide PDF
Bow, Stern, and Spring Lines - Most average sized boats can be moored using two groups of dock lines (4 dock lines). For the first group there is one each of a Bow Line and a Stern Line, which are +/- 2/3 the length of the boat, and are used to make fast the bow and stern to the mooring. For the second group there is an After Bow Spring Line and a Forward Quarter Spring Line, which are +/- the same length of the boat. The spring lines cross each other forming an x-pattern to the mooring. A simple rule of thumb is have two long dock lines and two short dock lines in addition to any other mooring lines.
Breast Lines - Larger and heavier boats use the same lines mentioned above, but can also use relatively short lines that connect direct from a boat cleat to the nearest cleat directly across on the dock approximately at a 90 degree angle. Breast Lines are often employed on houseboats in a slip. Breast Lines are sometimes substituted for the use of Spring Lines.
Large Boat in a Slip - When any boat is moored for long periods of time in a slip, use the classical dock lines techniques already mentioned, but often dock lines are utilized on both the port and starboard sides of the boat. Therefore, a large boat may need two bow lines, four spring lines, and two stern lines. Add breast lines as required. Slip Dock Lines are often short due to the close proximity of the cleats on the boat and the dock. Chafe Protection for slip dock lines is highly recommended.
Concerning The Dock Line / Mooring Line Table Of Part Numbers Please consider that most of our dock line requests are for double braid nylon construction; however, we can generally utilize any of the rope materials described in Chapter 2 “Rope Selection Guide” and Chapter 5 “Bulk Rope”. Secondly, there are additional diameters and rope lengths available upon request. Note that a 300 foot minimum production run may apply. Do not see what you are looking for, just ask
Click Here to Download Denver Rope - Dock Lines & Mooring Lines DBN Part Number TableClick Here to Download Denver Rope Dock Lines and Mooring Lines 3-Strand Nylon Part Number TableClick here to Download Our Boatline and Hardware Selection Guide PDF
A nice assortment of custom colored double braided nylon dock lines. Please note the whipping and sewing of the splice and bitter end. All our lines can be spliced with whipping and chafe protection. Just let us know what you need.
A beautiful custom colored double braid nylon dock line with a covered eye splice (chafe guard in the eye).
Cordura Chafe Gear — Heavy duty fabric hand sewn in place
Leather Chafe Gear — Made with the finest quality leather and hand stitched in place
Urethane Dipped Chafe Gear — A multi-stage process that protects the lines with a specialty urethane coating
Removable Chafe Gear — Easily position chafe gear on your lines
A custom colored double braid nylon dock line for a house boat in a slip. For long term mooring applications please consider to have the eye splice covered with chafe gear “covered eye”. If the cleat’s fairlead hole is too small for the rope to be pulled back through the center, consider to have the eye splice sized to be about 2/3 the overall length of the cleat.
A double braid nylon dock line for a boat in a slip. In this case, the boat’s pop-out cleat fairlead hole is large enough for the covered eye splice to be pulled back through the center for a secure connection.
Pleasure Marine Dock Line Diagram
Typical Dock Lines Applied to starboard side of a boat.
Motor Yacht - Commercial Ship Dock Line Diagram
Houseboat Dock Line Diagram
Houseboat Dock Line Diagram
Dock Line Construction Diagram
Measurements
Please consider the sketch of a dock line or any mooring line pulled taught as to measure the overall length (OAL) of the line Secondly, consider the sketch of the eye splice pulled taught as to measure the length / size of the closed loop “L”. The eye splice size / length is measured this way as to equal the one way length measured from the splice to the tip / far end / crease.
The total length of rope required to make the eye splice would be 2 x L + bury of the splice, where the bury is often equal to 18 x the diameter of the line. The amount of chafe guard to cover the eye splice would be 2 x L.
Please consider the sketch of a dock line or any mooring line pulled taught as to measure the overall length (OAL) of the line Secondly, consider the sketch of the eye splice pulled taught as to measure the length / size of the closed loop “L”. The eye splice size / length is measured this way as to equal the one way length measured from the splice to the tip / far end / crease.
The total length of rope required to make the eye splice would be 2 x L + bury of the splice, where the bury is often equal to 18 x the diameter of the line. The amount of chafe guard to cover the eye splice would be 2 x L.
If the cleat’s fairlead hole is too small for the eye splice to be pulled through, select the length of the eye splice to be 2 inches less than the overall length of the cleat horns for a snug fit around the cleat.If chafe gear is used to cover the eye splice (covered eye) additional clearance is required.
If the dock line passes through the boat’s chock hole and subject to chafing, chafe gear can be sewn in place along the dock line’s wear area.
Additional diameters and rope lengths are available upon request. Our standard in-stock colors are white*, black*, and navy blue purple*. However, we often have additional solid colors available like red, royal blue, hunter green, teal, and several remnant combinations in any given diameter as our inventory fluctuates daily. Colors and combinations that are not normally in-stock, require a total new production run of at least 300 feet in a specific diameter. Give us a call as our colored rope inventory changes on a daily basis.
Note: All lines are custom made-to-order and further customization can be specified (i.e. double ended lines). Double Braided Lines are whipped and sewn at the throat of the splice and at the bitter end.
Dock Line Selection Process
1. Choose Rope Diameter
2. Choose Rope Length
3. Choose Rope Color / Combination
4. Choose Loop / Eye Splice Size (9”, 12”, 18”, 24”, etc). Measure your cleats (perform test t) to determine what loop / eye size will work best to secure your boat. We assume the other end of the dock line is bitter.
5. Choose Optional Black Nylon Cordura Chafe Guard “Covered Eye”. Additional locations upon request (i.e. chock protection). Chafe Guard is strongly recommended for Long Term Mooring applications.
6. Choose Quantity of Dock Lines
7. Repeat Selection Process for each type of Dock Line (bow, stern, spring, mooring lines, houseboat shore lines, etc)
1. Choose Rope Diameter
2. Choose Rope Length
3. Choose Rope Color / Combination
4. Choose Loop / Eye Splice Size (9”, 12”, 18”, 24”, etc). Measure your cleats (perform test t) to determine what loop / eye size will work best to secure your boat. We assume the other end of the dock line is bitter.
5. Choose Optional Black Nylon Cordura Chafe Guard “Covered Eye”. Additional locations upon request (i.e. chock protection). Chafe Guard is strongly recommended for Long Term Mooring applications.
6. Choose Quantity of Dock Lines
7. Repeat Selection Process for each type of Dock Line (bow, stern, spring, mooring lines, houseboat shore lines, etc)
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Solid Rope Colors
Please continue to our ROPE COLORS webpage to consider the available rope colors and read the applicable restrictions. If not otherwise specified, Solid Black or White is typically the default rope color. [Continue to ROPE COLORS webpage]
Custom Color Combinations
We offer 5 customizable rope patterns on the double braid rope machines. Please continue to our DENVER ROPE MIXER webpage to design your double braid custom color combination and read the applicable restrictions. [Continue to DENVER ROPE MIXER webpage]
Double Braid Nylon Dock Line Solid Colors
We offer the following Solid Color Dock Lines: White Dock Lines, Navy Blue Purple Dock Lines, Black Dock Lines, Yellow Dock Lines, Gold Dock Lines, Orange Dock Lines, Light Blue Dock Lines, Light Grey Dock Lines, Royal Blue Dock Lines, Red Dock Lines, Burgundy Dock Lines, Brown Dock Lines, Teal Dock Lines, Kelly Green Dock Lines, Hunter Green Dock Lines, Graphite Grey Dock Lines, Purple Dock Lines. Restrictions may apply as inventory and production timing fluctuate.
Double Braid Nylon Dock Line Combination Colors
In limited diameters we offer the following Denver Rope Mixer Combination Color Patterns of the shelf: Gold-White Half / Half, Navy Blue-White Half / Half, Hunter’s Camouflage, and Ocean Commotion. Restrictions may apply as inventory and production timing fluctuate.
Double Braid Polyester Rigging and Halyard Line Solid Colors
We offer the following Solid Color Lines: White Halyard Lines, Black Halyard Lines, Yellow Halyard Lines, Bright Orange Halyard Lines, Royal Blue Halyard Lines, Red Halyard Lines, Kelly Green Halyard Lines, Pink Halyard Lines, Tan Halyard Lines. Restrictions may apply as inventory and production timing fluctuate.
Double Braid Polyester Rigging and Halyard Line Combination Colors
In limited diameters we offer White Background with 1 Single Tracer Color.
Dock Line Rope Construction
We offer the following types of Dock Lines: Double Braid Nylon Dock Lines, 3-Strand Nylon Dock Lines, and 12-Strand Nylon Dock Lines, where Double Braid Nylon Dock Lines are by far the most popular rope construction we sell. Our Dock Lines are Custom Made-to-Order.
Whipping Twine
Double Braid Lines are whipped with waxed seine twine at the eye splice throat and bitter end. The splicer will choose the closet whipping twine color match for your lines unless otherwise specified. Consider to select a different whipping twine color for each set of lines. Lines other than double braid construction may be whipped for an additional charge. [Continue to WHIPPING TWINE webbage]
Rope Strength Guide
For a Table of Rope Diameters and Tensile Strengths for different Rope Types, please continue to our ROPE STRENGTH GUIDE webpage. [Continue to ROPE STRENGTH GUIDE webpage]
Click Here to Download Catalog PDF, View Chapter 7, “Dock Lines”
Please continue to our ROPE COLORS webpage to consider the available rope colors and read the applicable restrictions. If not otherwise specified, Solid Black or White is typically the default rope color. [Continue to ROPE COLORS webpage]
Custom Color Combinations
We offer 5 customizable rope patterns on the double braid rope machines. Please continue to our DENVER ROPE MIXER webpage to design your double braid custom color combination and read the applicable restrictions. [Continue to DENVER ROPE MIXER webpage]
Double Braid Nylon Dock Line Solid Colors
We offer the following Solid Color Dock Lines: White Dock Lines, Navy Blue Purple Dock Lines, Black Dock Lines, Yellow Dock Lines, Gold Dock Lines, Orange Dock Lines, Light Blue Dock Lines, Light Grey Dock Lines, Royal Blue Dock Lines, Red Dock Lines, Burgundy Dock Lines, Brown Dock Lines, Teal Dock Lines, Kelly Green Dock Lines, Hunter Green Dock Lines, Graphite Grey Dock Lines, Purple Dock Lines. Restrictions may apply as inventory and production timing fluctuate.
Double Braid Nylon Dock Line Combination Colors
In limited diameters we offer the following Denver Rope Mixer Combination Color Patterns of the shelf: Gold-White Half / Half, Navy Blue-White Half / Half, Hunter’s Camouflage, and Ocean Commotion. Restrictions may apply as inventory and production timing fluctuate.
Double Braid Polyester Rigging and Halyard Line Solid Colors
We offer the following Solid Color Lines: White Halyard Lines, Black Halyard Lines, Yellow Halyard Lines, Bright Orange Halyard Lines, Royal Blue Halyard Lines, Red Halyard Lines, Kelly Green Halyard Lines, Pink Halyard Lines, Tan Halyard Lines. Restrictions may apply as inventory and production timing fluctuate.
Double Braid Polyester Rigging and Halyard Line Combination Colors
In limited diameters we offer White Background with 1 Single Tracer Color.
Dock Line Rope Construction
We offer the following types of Dock Lines: Double Braid Nylon Dock Lines, 3-Strand Nylon Dock Lines, and 12-Strand Nylon Dock Lines, where Double Braid Nylon Dock Lines are by far the most popular rope construction we sell. Our Dock Lines are Custom Made-to-Order.
Whipping Twine
Double Braid Lines are whipped with waxed seine twine at the eye splice throat and bitter end. The splicer will choose the closet whipping twine color match for your lines unless otherwise specified. Consider to select a different whipping twine color for each set of lines. Lines other than double braid construction may be whipped for an additional charge. [Continue to WHIPPING TWINE webbage]
Rope Strength Guide
For a Table of Rope Diameters and Tensile Strengths for different Rope Types, please continue to our ROPE STRENGTH GUIDE webpage. [Continue to ROPE STRENGTH GUIDE webpage]
Click Here to Download Catalog PDF, View Chapter 7, “Dock Lines”
Dock Line Important Information for the Customer - Please consider a Dock Line is also considered a Mooring Line or Mooring Rope. A Dock Line, Mooring Line, Mooring Rope can be specified with additional design features as needed to be used as a Tow Line, a Recovery Rope, a Mooring Pendant, an Anchor Chain Snubber, a Houseboat Shore Line, a Fender Line, a component of a Tow Bridle Assembly, etc.
Please consider the customer can generally select any of the other types of Rope Fibers / Rope Construction as identified on the Rope Selection Guide. Double Braid Nylon is 95% of our Mooring Line Business and is given our Special Attention. Other common rope fiber construction used for Mooring Lines are 3-Strand Nylon and 12-Strand Nylon.
Typical minimum length of our double braid nylon mooring lines is 6ft overall length. For shorter lengths we select 3-Strand Nylon.
Because we are Both the Rope Manufacturer and Rope Splicer, please select the Footage (rounded to the nearest foot) for your application.
Click Here to Download Denver Rope - Dock Lines & Mooring Lines DBN Part Number Table
Please consider the customer can generally select any of the other types of Rope Fibers / Rope Construction as identified on the Rope Selection Guide. Double Braid Nylon is 95% of our Mooring Line Business and is given our Special Attention. Other common rope fiber construction used for Mooring Lines are 3-Strand Nylon and 12-Strand Nylon.
Typical minimum length of our double braid nylon mooring lines is 6ft overall length. For shorter lengths we select 3-Strand Nylon.
Because we are Both the Rope Manufacturer and Rope Splicer, please select the Footage (rounded to the nearest foot) for your application.
Click Here to Download Denver Rope - Dock Lines & Mooring Lines DBN Part Number Table| NYLON DOUBLE BRAID (Yacht Braid) | |||||||
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| Part Number | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Circumference | Tensile Strength | Color Code | |||
| p/n prefix | inches | decimal | mm | inches | mm | pounds lb. | p/n suffix |
| DLB38 | 3/8" | 0.375 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 29.9 | 4,100 | Black = 1 |
| DLB12 | 1/2" | 0.500 | 12.7 | 1.6 | 39.9 | 7,300 | Royal Blue = 2 |
| DLB58 | 5/8" | 0.625 | 15.9 | 2.0 | 49.9 | 14,600 | Burgundy = 3 |
| DLB34 | 3/4" | 0.750 | 19.1 | 2.4 | 59.0 | 19,000 | Kelly Green = 4 |
| DLB78 | 7/8" | 0.875 | 22.2 | 2.8 | 69.8 | 28,100 | Orange = 5 |
| DLB1 | 1-0" | 1.000 | 25.4 | 3.1 | 79.8 | 33,200 | Red = 6 |
| DLB118 | 1-1/8" | 1.125 | 28.6 | 3.5 | 89.8 | 44,600 | Yellow = 7 |
| DLB114 | 1-1/4" | 1.250 | 31.8 | 3.9 | 99.8 | 52,000 | White = 8 |
| DLB112 | 1-1/2" | 1.500 | 38.1 | 4.7 | 119.7 | 74,000 | Gold = 9 |
| DLB158 | 1-5/8" | 1.625 | 41.3 | 5.1 | 129.7 | 92,100 | Brown = B |
| DLB134 | 1-3/4" | 1.750 | 44.5 | 5.5 | 139.7 | 109,500 | Light Grey = G |
| DLB2 | 2-0" | 2.000 | 50.8 | 6.3 | 159.7 | 129,700 | Graphite Grey = GG |
| DLB218 | 2-1/8" | 2.125 | 54 | 6.7 | 169.6 | 152,500 | Navy Blue = N |
| DLB214 | 2-1/4" | 2.250 | 57.2 | 7.1 | 179.6 | 179,400 | Purple = P |
| DLB212 | 2-1/2" | 2.500 | 63.5 | 7.9 | 199.6 | 196,000 | Teal = T |
| DLB258 | 2-5/8" | 2.625 | 66.7 | 8.2 | 209.6 | 221,000 | Hunter Green = H |
| DLB234 | 2-3/4" | 2.750 | 69.9 | 8.6 | 219.5 | 237,000 | Baby Blue = BB |
| DLB3 | 3-0" | 3.000 | 76.2 | 9.4 | 239.5 | 274,000 | Gold/White = 98 |
| DLB314 | 3-1/4" | 3.250 | 82.6 | 10.2 | 259.4 | 339,000 | Navy/White = N8 |
| DLB358 | 3-5/8" | 3.625 | 92.1 | 11.4 | 289.4 | 400,000 | *Ocean Camo = OCC |
| *Hunter Camo = CAMO | |||||||
| Most common color is solid black and is the assumed default color. White is assumed in the larger diameters * CAMO patterns may require additional minimum footage requirements at the discretion of the production manager Not every color is commonly available as the rope diameter increases and may require additional min footage requirements Special production runs on the braiding machine require a minimum of 300ft at the discretion of the production mgr. Denver Rope Mixer color runs on the braiding machine require a minimum of 300ft at the discretion of the production mgr. Typical turn-around splicing time for in-stock rope = 1-2 weeks + ship time Typical turn-around for new rope production + splicing time = 4-5 weeks + ship time PART NUMBER DEVELOPMENT => PART NUMBER + FOOTAGE TO THE NEAREST FOOT + COLOR CODE + DESCRIPTIONS 1/2" x 35ft - Red DBN Dock Line => DLB12 + 35 + 6 = DLB12356 + Eye Length Size + Special Options DLB12356 Dock Line with a 10" Eye Splice DLB12356 Dock Line with a 12" Covered Eye Splice DLB12356 Dock Line with a 18" Covered Eye Splice on Each End DLB12356 Dock Line with a 24" Covered Eye splice One End. Other End with a s/s Thimble Splice to a 5/16" s/s Swivel Eye Hook Not sure? Simply Describe the Dock Line in detail and how each end of the line is to be made up. Please email, call, and ask DOCK LINE SELECTION PROCESS
"Note: All lines are custom made-to-order and further customization can be specified for your application. Double Braided Lines are whipped and sewn at the throat of the splice and at the bitter end." For customer service and inquiries please call John 303-809-7274 or email john@denverrope.com www.denverrope.com |
Click Here to Download Denver Rope Dock Lines and Mooring Lines 3-Strand Nylon Part Number Table| 3-STRAND NYLON | |||||||
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| Part Number | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Circumference | Tensile Strength | Color Code | |||
| p/n prefix | inches | decimal | mm | inches | mm | pounds lb. | p/n suffix |
| DL38 | 3/8" | 0.375 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 29.9 | 3,700 | Black = 1 |
| DL12 | 1/2" | 0.500 | 12.7 | 1.6 | 39.9 | 6,400 | White = 8 |
| DL58 | 5/8" | 0.625 | 15.9 | 2.0 | 49.9 | 10,400 | |
| DL34 | 3/4" | 0.750 | 19.1 | 2.4 | 59.0 | 13,800 | |
| DL78 | 7/8" | 0.875 | 22.2 | 2.8 | 69.8 | 20,000 | |
| DL1 | 1-0" | 1.000 | 25.4 | 3.1 | 79.8 | 25,000 | |
| DL114 | 1-1/4" | 1.250 | 31.8 | 3.9 | 99.8 | 37,500 | |
| DL112 | 1-1/2" | 1.500 | 38.1 | 4.7 | 119.7 | 53,000 | |
| DL2 | 2-0" | 2.000 | 50.8 | 6.3 | 159.7 | 90,000 | |
| DL212 | 2-1/2" | 2.500 | 63.5 | 7.9 | 199.6 | 125,000 | |
| DL3 | 3-0" | 3.000 | 76.2 | 9.4 | 239.5 | 274,000 | |
| Most common color is solid black and is the assumed default color. White is assumed in the larger diameters Additional Solid Colors and Combinations require a Special Production Run at the discretion of the production mgr. Typical turn-around splicing time for in-stock rope = 1-2 weeks + ship time Typical turn-around for new rope production + splicing time = 4-5 weeks + ship time PART NUMBER DEVELOPMENT => PART NUMBER + FOOTAGE TO THE NEAREST FOOT + COLOR CODE + DESCRIPTIONS 1-0" x 50ft - Black 3-Strand Nylon Dock Line => DL1 + 50 + 1 = DL1501 + Eye Length Size + Special Options DL1501 Dock Line with a 10" Eye Splice DL1501 Dock Line with a 12" Covered Eye Splice DL1501 Dock Line with a 18" Covered Eye Splice on Each End DL1501 Dock Line with a 24" Covered Eye Splice One End. Other End with a Heavy Duty Galvanized Thimble Splice Not sure? Simply Describe the Dock Line in detail and how each end of the line is to be made up. Please email, call, and ask. DOCK LINE SELECTION PROCESS
"Note: All lines are custom made-to-order and further customization can be specified for your application. Double Braided Lines are whipped and sewn at the throat of the splice and at the bitter end." |
For customer service and inquiries please call John 303-809-7274 or email john@denverrope.comwww.denverrope.com
