Above: An example of ropes that are in poor
condition, which are wearing on the bow of
the boat and will eventually wear through.
Above: An extreme example of what NOT to do.
Here the rope is chaffing up against the fair-lead. As the rope has worn down another piece
of rope has been added instead of replacing
the entire rope.
Above: Always ensure your lines are kept in
good condition |  | 
Above: Another example on poorly maintained
rope.
Above: A good example of how to protect
ropes on the fair lead.
You can protect your lines from chaffing
(and your vessel from rope damage) by
stitching leather or other soft yet
durable fabric onto the rope where
there are points of contact with your
vessel, as shown in these examples
of well maintained lines. |
