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Topic Title: Algae & mold in anchor lines
Topic Summary: How can I prevent lines from turning green?
Created On: 11/08/2009 04:02:07 PM
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 11/08/2009 04:02:07 PM
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PrimeTime
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My anchor lines are kept  "bungied" to the anchors, which are hooked on bow and stern rails - out in the weather all summer.  They turn green within weeks, and a pressure washer cleans them up.  Is there any "bath" or solution to prevent this?  Or should they be kept in bag or bucket?  or? Thanks!
 11/09/2009 11:02:48 AM
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I keep our anchor lines on a small cheap water hose reel that I found at walmart. I can get around 200ft of 1/2in line on a reel so you may need a couple if you have bigger rope or longer lines. Toss them in a hatch under the front porch and all is well.

Vinegar works pretty good at keeping down mold. We spray it on the top of the boat a few times each summer to keep the top looking nice and white.

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1990 16x78' stardust
Eastern Ky
 11/19/2009 06:19:09 PM
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Thanks Jeepster04 - I'll keep a spray bottle of vinegar on board and see if that helps!  Boating on the IL river, I only need 50' or so of anchor line.
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