> Hi tom, if you mean a perimeter line type of deck line I like 5mm or 3/16
> nylon braided of some sort, yes it gets loose when wet and tight when dry
> but I figure for something that is used rarely but can be unlaced for an
> evergency tow line it works, the other option is an expensive boat line
> version of spectra with a polypropelene cover, real strong but doesn't run
> easily through padeys or loops. Regular polypropylene doesn't hold a knot
> well even though it floats. For my deck rigging 1/4" is a little
> tight. On my mariner a 1/4" line can stretch from the recessed cleats
> in front of the coaming to the steel u-bolt at the bow and back for a
> sloppy and usefull deck line.

> As far as rigging for paddle rescues the regular 1/4" inch is fine ,
> I put the perimeter line through the same loops on the sides so that it
> holds a little more firmly that just bungie, I haven't found anything
> better than the "x" in a rectangle pattern. In response to deck line that gets loose when wet install the deck line when it's wet make sure you like the fit and your done.