What The Hockle Is Going On?

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Originally Posted by mikereed100

I had the same problem for decades with New England Ropes 3 strand. Whether I had a swivel or not (gave up on them about 25 years ago) the line would hockle. I always used line that was one size up from what was recommended for my boat. After one blow where a 3' section of my 5/8" three strand on my Catalina 30 hockled I switched to 8 strand octoplait. What a pleasure that stuff is! The "hand" is much better and makes a big difference as I pull the anchor by hand. Stows much better and makes a nice splice on the chain.

Thanks!
That's everything that I wanted to know that hasn't already been answered here.