Down here in Florida there are a few months of the year we get an algae bloom and algae will grow on almost anything. The dock lines on your boat can turn green and black in just a few days. Fiberglass surfaces, aluminum and steel surfaces, glass, woodwork, and almost anything can get a green covering.
The dock lines do not have to be replaced just because they turned green. First check your lines to see if they need to be replaced. If chaff damage or major strand damage is found they need to be replaced or repaired. They can be cleaned by soaking them overnight in a bucket of weak bleach and water. This will kill the algae and get rid of the green. If the lines are stiff soak them in a laundry fabric softener and water.
If you wash your lines in a washing machine, put them in a mesh bag so they will not tie up the agitator. Also ask your wife first ( Very Important ) or use a Laundromat. A laundromat is the best bet, but the attendant can be as mean as a mad wife.
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