Description
Lewmar HM10HT100PX Anchor Rode 10 1/4 inch G4 Chain with 100 1/2 inch 8 Plait LineModel: HM10HT100PX8Plaited nylon rope eliminates some of the service problems associated with the 3strand ropes. 8Plait uses 8individual braided strands woven together that allow the rope to be relaxed. But, when under load, it tightens up to a firm lay. The higher the load the harder the lay becomes.8Plait carries the same tensile strength as 3Strand.8Plait does not coil or create a inchbirds nest inch in the locker like 3Strand will. 8Plait flakes and falls upon itself.8Plait will not twist and knot up.8Plait will not loop over onto itself.8Plait has less stretch so it will not bury itself deep into the gypsys grip when overloaded, which means less damage to the stripper when the windlass is abused or overloaded.8Plait pays off of the windlass into the locker much like chain, allowing for better use of smaller locker designs.8Plait is 80% less prone to becoming stiff when used in salt water than 3Strand.8Plait nylon rope is 1/3 more absorbent than 3Strand rope. More absorbent means more weight; more weight means better fall into the anchor locker.8Plait should be soaked in water (salt or fresh it does not matter) to prelubricate the rope so it can be used in the windlass initially. When rope is used dry and new, we have seen either slippage or sticking in the rope pocket of the gypsy. Once the rope is wet and used, it out performs the 3Strand. The longer it is used the better it gets.