I have (4) nice black 1/2" lines for the ol' woody 2x15' and 2x25'. I usually only use two but the others are for setting spring lines when needed. The black looks nice with the wood and they coil nicely on the dock when she's at a show.
Now, my buddy does not like wooden boats. he says they require too much $ in upkeep and repairs. Last July 1st, I had to tow his 2007 26' Cobalt about 10 miles when he had a boat load of people (12) and his engine quit. I had five people in the 1972 18' Greavette and pulled him with a little 4.3 . Fortunately, I had two brand new 1/2" lines that were 25' in length. just linked the eyes together and tied off to his bow eye and my transom eye at a workable distance... the rest is history. I always replace 2 lines every 3-4 years (or sooner if they are fraying).
Funny thing, even though his boat was repaired (just a faulty switch) he traded it in at Christmas for a brand spankin' new Cobalt . I think he was embarrassed my old wood boat had to pull his luxury Cobalt. Lol. I wonder who spends more on boats... him or me. (it ain't me).
Sean Conroy,
1964 Formula Jr. (hull #2) project
1972 Greavette Sunflash III
1981 Kavalk Mistral project
"A man can accomplish anything... as long as he doesn't care who gets the credit."