Working Strains

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Dock Line Working Strains in Pounds
Taken from the American Boat & Yacht Council's Safety Standards.
Size of Line (inches) Nylon 3 Strand Nylon Braided Dacron 3 Strand Dacron Braided
1/4 182 420 182 350
5/16 281 680 281 560
3/8 407 960 407 750
1/2 704 1630 704 1400
5/8 1144 2800 1100 2400
3/4 1562 3600 1374 3000
7/8 2200 5300 1980 4800
1 2750 6260 2420 5600

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