Are Your Lines Ratty or Ready?

Hurry Up Summer! - Splicing vs Shovelling?

n3812dockline Throw down your snow shovel and pick up a Fid. You'll be absolutely amazed how fast your winter blues will disappear, then before you know it, your boat will be launched and ready for boating.

Instead of battling the snow, get a head start on summer. Sit by your fireplace or woodstove creating new dock lines, fender lines and anchor lines for your boat. It's a great way to shorten winter, speed up summer and save money!

With a new set of lines, your boat will not only look better, it will also be safer and you'll be prepared for all docking scenerios and anchoring situations.

Every boat needs a good set of docking/mooring lines, and a second set of dock lines is a good idea. Why?......

Second set of Lines

So, you can leave your regular set tied to your dock and tie with the second set while out cruising. This way, docking is so much simpler every time you come back to your own permanent slip or dock.

If your lines are ratty, frayed or worn, and need replacing, and/or you need a second set, now is a GREAT time to cross that job off your "to do" list--well ahead of summer.

Ready-Made vs Splicing

You can order ready-made lines or make your own. All you need to make your own is a coil of rope, a fid, instructions, a roll of electrical tape, a sharp knife, a candle and a comfortable chair by the fire. A coil of rope that you cut and splice yourself is a whole lot more economical, than buying pre-spliced dock lines.

You can even make it a family event. Everyone can participate in developing a new skill--splicing lines.

I've been splicing my own boating lines since I was a Boy Scout and I still get requests for splicing dog leashes, tent lines and, of course, dock lines. It is a skill that will give you satisfaction and you can enjoy it for a lifetime.

Easy and Save $$$

It isn't difficult. It's very rewarding and something you can do, while sipping your favourite beverage by the fireplace. You can save 25% over ready-made nylon twist dock lines and more than 50% over ready-made braided dock lines.

You can buy a coil of rope from your local marina/marine store, or simply order our ice-melting Rope Package Special from our site. We'll ship it right to your door.

Our package includes the coil of nylon, a Fid splicing tool, a thimble, a shackle, twine and tape, as well as three Lessons on Ropes, Knots and Tying with full splicing instructions. We've even included links to the best splicing sites on the web with easy-to-follow instructions for those who prefer video instruction.