----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Dyke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Canals List" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 10:01 PM Subject: Re: [canals-list] Re: Re: Oh Joy!
> > On another subject, I have noticed that LT has moved back with the strong > flow over the last few days. This can only be because the stern rope has > stretched, even though it's wet and not a new rope. Are there any ropes that > don't stretch? Cotton rope is good but you can never rely on the breaking strength with just a visual inspection of its condition. Just a suggestion, but have you considered using anchor chain? You may have one handy on LT? You can secure this at either end with either shackles or padlocks (strong shackles might be best under heavy loads). Where the chain goes round dollies or T studs (or is likely to rub against paintwork) you could slip a bit of old bicycle inner tube over the chain. I have used this successfully for years on WW's home mooring. Phil
