Running rigging ~ the gordian way

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I bought a set of these today - Mesh Laundry Bags from Lidl.

I bought the round ones, but I think that this was a mistake - the wee ones are very wee.

I've got them on test at the moment - the wee ones have the lines from the stack pack and the spinni halyard is in the bigger one. The machine is currently on an 800 spin and seems OK at the moment.

If they look as though they might survive, then I might splash out on the other set with the 2 square bags.

Ash

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I've just successfully washed my boat lines, braid on braid and 8 plait, using the washing machine. I "daisy-chained" the ropes first. Thinner lines also went into a laundry bag. The daisy chaining prevented tangles, and spread the weight within the drum.

I used the 40C cotton setting, with the spin speed limited to 500 rpm.

I added some 'Vanish' powder to the usual washing powder.

Ash