Complete Dock Line Guide: Size, Lengths, Chafe Protection & Setup

Docking Course: Sail: https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/maneuvering-under-power Power: https://www.nauticed.org/powerboating-courses/view/skipper-large-powerboat R&W Rope - https://www.rwrope.com This is the complete guide to dock lines—everything you need to choose, size, and set up lines that protect your boat and make docking easier. We cover diameter by boat size, recommended lengths for bow, stern, and spring lines, three-strand vs double braid, and how to stop chafe with simple, affordable gear. You’ll finish with a ready-to-use kit list and confidence to tie up anywhere. What you’ll learn Diameter: simple rules by LOA/displacement (+ when to size up) Lengths: bow/stern vs spring lines Material choice: three-strand vs double braid Nylon vs Polyester Chafe protection: where it happens, what gear to use, how to rig it Eye splices & ends 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - 3-Strand vs Double Braid 00:37 - What is Stretch 00:57 - Sizing / Diameter 01:47 - Length of Dock Lines 02:35 - Preventing Chafe 03:36 - Sizing an Eye 04:29 - Recommendations on Dock Lines 05:29 - Custom Dock Lines / Outro #boating #docking #sailing #boat