Re: [MV] 7/16 inch manilla rope

From: Eric Kozowski (eric@kozowski.com)
Date: Sat Nov 16 2002 - 21:31:48 PST


On Sat, Nov 16, 2002 at 09:14:01PM -0500, Steve & Jeanne Keith wrote:
> The military in their infinite wisdom used 7/16 inch manilla rope for the
> M35 canvas bed tarp. Where does one get this?
>
> At any local store, you can buy 3/8 or 1/2 inch manilla rope, but no one I
> have found carries the 7/16 inch

Don't use manilia, it'll rot out within a year or two. Use black polyester
or polypropelene. Black nylon will work, too, but it's much more stretchy.

As far as where to get it, check with any local rigging supply outfits or
boating centers.

--
Eric Kozowski
Joseph, OR
MVPA #22135


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