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August 14, 2022 at 9:40 pm #264399
need2fish
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    I think your question can be best answered by comparing the attributes of each cable.
    o Diameter
    o Tensile Strength
    o Flexibility
    o Lifespan
    o Coating Material.

    I have boats that are 50+ years old, including a hydro, and haven’t seen the need to change to a different cable.

    The only bugbear I have is long periods of exposure will cause UV damage — the coating gets brittle and cracks.