Need Advice on Tow Rope

[Sam]

On Sunday, June 20, 2021, I got my riding tractor stuck on a stump in my side yard.

 

I secured my boat's towing rope to the tractor and my Jeep to pull the Cub Cadet off the stump and the rope broke off when I started to pull.

 

Seems the rope, that is over 12 years old, had some weak spots that I was not aware.

 

I need your input on what replacement rope I need to get and the length to tow other boaters, and my boat, should the need arise.

 

I want one that has the hooks on each end.

 

Thanks for your input. Appreciate your help.

[Glenn]

I use a rock climbing rope.  Specifically, this one: https://amzn.to/3xBYVCN in the 64' length. It's rated for 3,300 pounds, and has locking hooks on each end (very important for rough water).

 

I use this same rope for launching the boat alone.

[Sam]

4 hours ago, Glenn said:

I use a rock climbing rope.  Specifically, this one: https://amzn.to/3xBYVCN in the 64' length. It's rated for 3,300 pounds, and has locking hooks on each end (very important for rough water).

 

I use this same rope for launching the boat alone.

Thanks, Glenn. Appreciate the input and help.

 

Just ordered the rope from Amazon.

 

Take care and keep those videos coming!!!! ?

[Fishes in trees]

I keep a nylon towing strap in my go to work car and my fishing truck and in my shop.   A couple of times I've gotten my riding mower stuck and the tow strap worked fine - pulled the rider out of the muck using my 4-wheeler.   No clue how much it is rated for - however it is the same one I've seen cops carry in their trunk. My neighbor doesn't like the tow straps - he prefers a towing chain.  Advantage to towing chain is that it don't rot.   Disadvantage is that it is kinda heavy and a challenge to deal with in wet/slick weather which is when you tend to get stuck.

Thanks for the reminder - just realized that I don't carry a length of rope in the boat and I probably should. 

[Way2slow]

On the boat winch, I use the straps, don't use a rope.  As an anchor rope to tie the boat to the bank with or use to launch with boat with, I use a 65' piece of 5/16 synthetic winch rope, I think it's rated for about 12,000 pounds and has hooks on it.   It came on a wench and I took it off to put 3/8" on it.