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Marlow
Marlow 8 Plait Matt 4mm (100 Meter Reel)
Ideal rope for dinghy cruising in the ultimate comfort. TERMINATION OPTIONS: Stitched & Whipped Eye. CONSTRUCTION:Twisted Polyester. COVER: 8 Plait Staple Spun Polyester. APPLICATIONS: Control line tailsSheets. BENEFITS: Easy line...
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Marlow
Marlow 8 Plait Pre-Stretched 4mm (100 Meter Reel)
Polyester option for windsurf downhauls and outhauls, grips well in cleats and provides good abrasion resistance. TERMINATION OPTIONS: Stitched & Whipped Eye. CONSTRUCTION: Twisted Polyester. COVER: 8 Plait Polyester. APPLICATIONS: BackstaysControl...
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Marlow
Marlow Splicing Kit
Starter splicing kit includes small and large splicing needles, small swedish fid, whipping twine, Marlow tape and splicing instructions - perfect for the novice
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Marlow
Marlow Splicing Guide Book
With over 200 years of technical knowledge and rope care expertise, Marlow's highly anticipated Guide to Splicing, endorsed by Dame Ellen MacArthur is an indispensible instruction manual for all sailors and boat owners.
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Marlow
Marlow Excel Splicing Needle
Multipurpose splicing needle for very small diameter dinghy ropes such as EXCEL CONTROL, EXCEL RACING and EXCEL D12. Also great for tapering FUSION and MATRIX.
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Marlow
Marlow Swedish Fids
Traditional steel splicing fids with a wooden handle, Swedish fids are used for MULTIPLAIT, 3 strand and MARLOWBRAID splicing (in conjunction with the riggers splicing needle) Part...
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Marlow
Marlow Rigger Splicing Needle - Large
Splicing Large needle used for MARLOWBRAID (quick splice), D2 (covered Dyneema splice) and can be used on D12 (12 strand Dyneema splice)
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Marlow
Marlow Excel R8 (100 Meter Reel)
This new rope within the Excel range compliments the existing fusion family of products, using a Dyneema® sk78 core but with an 8 plait cover, blended from Technora® aramid and polyester. CONSTRUCTION: 12 Strand SK78 Colour-Matched...
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Marlow
Marlow PS12 White (100 Meter Reel)
PS12 is a soft, yet strong 12 strand Polyester rope which has been designed to be easily spliced for halyard tails and lazy jacks. TERMINATION OPTIONS: Spliced Eye. CONSTRUCTION: 12 Strand Polyester. COATING OPTIONS: ArmourCoat...
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Marlow
Marlow PS12 Grey 4mm (100 Meter Reel)
PS12 is a soft, yet strong 12 strand Polyester rope which has been designed to be easily spliced for halyard tails and lazy jacks. TERMINATION OPTIONS: Spliced Eye. CONSTRUCTION: 12 Strand Polyester. COATING OPTIONS: ArmourCoat...
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Marlow
Marlow Rigger Splicing Needle - Small
Splicing small needle used for MARLOWBRAID (quick splice), D2 (covered Dyneema splice) and can be used on D12 (12 strand Dyneema splice)
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Marlow
Marlow Excel Racing 78 (100 Meter Reel)
SK78 core is high strength and minimal creep and the Technora blended cover gives the same fantastic abrasion and heat resistance properties as EXCEL ELITE. Technora blend cover adds grip for wet hands, and is easy to taper, showing colour matched...
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Marlow
Marlow Excel Control (100 Meter Reel)
The first and best dedicated line for continuous loop dinghy control lines. The special snakeskin pattern means end-to-end, endless loop splicing with no diameter increase is much easier - Use our wire splicing needle for best splicing results. Technora...
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Marlow
Marlow Excel Fusion 8mm and 10mm (100 Meter Reel)
Blended Dyneema and Polypropylene cover provides great abrasion resistance through ratchets and cleats. TERMINATION OPTIONS: Spliced EyeStitched & Whipped Eye CONSTRUCTION: 12 Strand Dyneema SK78 COVER: 16 Plait Blended Dyneema / Polypropylene...
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Marlow
Marlow D2 Club Rope (200 Meter Reel)
The NEW D2 CLUB has been developed to provide an upgrade to polyester sheets and halyards offering the benefit of reduced weight and improved elongation thanks to the light weight Dyneema SK38 core Part Number Diameter Breaking Load...
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Marlow
Marlow Excel Gemini (100 Meter Reel)
Designed for dinghy's with split tail mainsheet systems. TERMINATION OPTIONS: Spliced EyeStitched & Whipped Eye. CONSTRUCTION: 12 Strand Twin Dyneema SK78. COVER: 16 Plait Blended Dyneema / Polypropylene. APPLICATIONS: SheetsSplit Tail Main...
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RWB Marine
Selma Stainless Steel Splicing Fids - Set of 5
Superb quality Norwegian made “SELMA” stainless steel hollow tube splicing fids. Ideal for splicing all types of ropes, in particular double braid and 3 strand ropes. They have a tapered end for easy use. These sets Include complete...
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RWB Marine
Selma Stainless Steel Splicing Fids- Set of 4
Superb quality Norwegian made “SELMA” stainless steel hollow tube splicing fids. Ideal for splicing all types of ropes, in particular double braid and 3 strand ropes. They have a tapered end for easy use. These sets Include complete...
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Sam Allen
Polyester Dyneema Single Racing Rope (100m Reel)
100% Dyneema racing rope sold in whole reels. High strength and performance. Extremely low stretch. Easy handling. Australian made quality. Don't need a whole reel. You can buy this Dyneema Racing Rope by the metre. Part...
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Marlin Marine
Eight Plait Dinghy Line - Black
Australian made 8 plait braided sheen finish rope in natural white or black colour. White rope is made from polyester, black is made from UV treated polypropylene. Ideal for dinghy control lines, flag halyards Etc Part NumberSize RWB-8532 4mm...
Rope, Cord, Tools & Accessories
Rope, cord, tools, and accessories are essential on a boat for a variety of tasks, including:
- Mooring and anchoring
- Rigging sails
- Securing cargo
- Personal safety
- Repairing damage
The type of rope or cord you need will depend on the specific task. For example, you would use a different type of rope for mooring than you would for rigging sails.
Here are some of the most common types of rope and cord used on boats:
- Nylon rope: This is a strong and durable type of rope that is often used for mooring and anchoring.
- Polyester rope: This is a lightweight and easy-to-handle type of rope that is often used for rigging sails.
- Polypropylene rope: This is a flexible and buoyant type of rope that is often used for personal safety lines and fenders.
- Natural fiber rope: This type of rope is made from materials such as hemp, sisal, or manila. It is strong and durable, but it can be more difficult to handle than synthetic ropes.
In addition to rope and cord, there are a number of tools and accessories that can be helpful on a boat. These include:
- Splicing fids: These tools are used to create and maintain knots in rope.
- Hot knives: These knives are used to cut rope quickly and cleanly.
- Thimbles: These metal or plastic rings are used to protect rope from chafing.
- Rope bags: These bags are used to store rope and keep it organized.
By having the right rope, cord, tools, and accessories on board, you can be prepared for any task that comes your way on the water.
Here are some additional tips for choosing and using rope, cord, tools, and accessories on a boat:
- Choose the right type of rope for the specific task.
- Make sure the rope is in good condition and free of damage.
- Use the right tools for the job.
- Tie knots correctly to ensure the rope is secure.
- Store rope properly to prevent it from becoming damaged.
By following these tips, you can help to ensure that your rope, cord, tools, and accessories are safe and effective on your boat.