Green mold on lines

[Justin_NSA]

It would be very unusual for mold to be growing in direct sunlight on a mostly dry metal surface. Are you sure it’s not corrosion?

running rigging, not standing.

 

[Ron20324]

I use Jay the Dirt Farmer’s cord chain style...

I learned that "braiding" system way back in grade school. I have been using it on the boat, and I'm surprised people don't know how to do it. It is a great way to take up excess line. I wrap it around the shrouds or lifelines as I braid, and it looks nice and nautical. Just pull the one loose end, and it all comes undone. Or, just pass the end through a loop and pull it tight to secure the braid. Alternate which side of a lifeline you are doing it on, and it will make the lifeline look like it is all rope.

 

[markwbird]

Put the line in a pillow case and tie it shut and put it in the washing machine.

 

[Knot Stressin']

I am a big fan of the chain knot. Thats what we used to call that same extention cord stowing method. Also great for stowing long pieces of webbing.
At work now we stow some very long length 1/2" diameter rope. But we stuff it in rope bags. Which is literally a canvas bag with a grometted hole in the bottom. To use us, you simply thread the end of the rope through the grommet in the bottom of the bag and tie a stopper knot outside the bag. Usually a figure 8 or overhand knot. Then start stuffing the standing part of the rope into the bag. As long as you keep the working end of the rope outside the bag......believe it or not, it will pay out from the bag every single time. Because no matter how many bights of rope are in there, without either end in the bag, it wont knot up.

 

[capta]

We get it every rainy season down here and when the dry season comes around it goes away by itself. Salt water helps it go away faster, so you could use a deck wash pump and spray your halyards as far up as you can.

 

[Ken Cross]

I read to not use the washing machine method. It can move the cover of the line and mess up the relationship with the core. What I read was to soak them in a bucket with mild detergent and water. I think the vinegar is also a good idea.

Ken