Nexsteel HMPE with a reflective cover or uncovered is a great alternative to replace stainless steel life lines on your vessel . Lanex and C.S Johnson have created kits for DYI boaters to install HMPE on their vessel at a reasonable price.
Material: 12 Strand HMPE, heat set, pre-stretch, and a special polyurethane coating for UV protection. The yield strength is approximately 2% of 20% break load.
Specifications:
| Diameter |
Diameter |
Break load |
Weight /100 ft |
| 6mm uncovered |
1/4" |
7054 lbs |
1.3 lbs |
| 6mm reflective |
1/4" |
3696 lbs |
1.7 lbs |
