-
Marlin Marine
Eight Plait Dinghy Line - White
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 x 400...
-
-
Marlin Marine
YachtSpec 3000 High Strength Rope - UHMWPE (100m Reel)
YachtSpec3000 is a 100% Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibre (UHMWPE) 12 plait cord with anti-abrasion coating. Extremely strong, Dyneema type rope. Colour - dark grey Highest tensile strength of rope per weight Wire rope replacement...
-
Marlin Marine
Polyester Double Braid Yachting/Sailing Rope - 6mm (200m reel)
Superb quality, strong and durable Australian made double braid polyester yacht rope. This rope is made with 100% polyester plaited jacket and polyester core. It is very strong, flexible and easy to handle making it ideal for use as a sheet rope, for...
-
Marlin Marine
Polyester Double Braid Yachting/Sailing Rope - 14mm (100m reel)
Superb quality, strong and durable Australian made double braid polyester yacht rope. This rope is made with 100% polyester plaited jacket and polyester core. Very strong, flexible and easy to handle making it ideal for use as a sheet rope, for...
-
Marlin Marine
Polyester Double Braid Yachting/Sailing Rope - 10mm (100m reel)
Superb quality, strong and durable Australian made double braid polyester yacht rope. This rope is made with 100% polyester plaited jacket and polyester core. Very strong, flexible and easy to handle making it ideal for use as a sheet rope, for...
-
Marlin Marine
Polyester Double Braid Yachting/Sailing Rope - 8mm (200m reel)
Superb quality, strong and durable Australian made double braid polyester yacht rope. Made with 100% polyester plaited jacket and polyester core. Very strong, flexible and easy to handle making it ideal for use as a sheet rope, for halyards, control...
-
Marlin Marine
Polyester Double Braid Yachting/Sailing Rope - 12mm (100m reel)
Superb quality, strong and durable Australian made double braid polyester yacht rope. Made with 100% polyester plaited jacket and polyester core. Very strong, flexible and easy to handle making it ideal for use as a sheet rope, for halyards, control...
-
Marlin Marine
Polyester Double Braid Yachting/Sailing Rope - 16mm (100m reel)
Superb quality, strong and durable Australian made double braid polyester yacht rope. This rope is made with 100% polyester plaited jacket and polyester core. Very strong, flexible and easy to handle making it ideal for use as a sheet rope, for...
-
Marlin Marine
SPECTRA Racing Rope - 3mm
High strength, high performance, lightweight, very low stretch rope. Australian made from the finest materials - 100% polyester jacket with extremely low stretch spectra core. Ideal for halyards, sheets, control lines Etc where low stretch and high...
-
Marlin Marine
VB Cord - White Polyester - 100 Metre
White 8 plait polyester cord for lashing and other uses on board. Supplied on a flanged reel in 100 metre lengths. Part NumberDiameterUV ResistanceApprox. Breaking Strain RWB-3525 2.0mm High 145kg RWB-3528 2.5mm - - RWB-3534 3...
-
Marlin Marine
VB Cord - Solid Colours - 100 Metre
3mm diameter 8 plait solid colour UV treated polypropylene VB cord. 100 metre reel. Part NumberColour RWB-8520 Red RWB-8521 Blue RWB-8522 Green RWB-8523 Gold RWB-8524 Black
-
Marlin Marine
VB Cord - Solid Colours - 500 Metre
3mm diameter 8 plait solid colour UV treated polypropylene VB cord. 500 metre reel. Part Number Colour RWB-8525 Red RWB-8526 Blue RWB-8527 Green RWB-8528 Gold RWB-8529 Black
-
Sinox Marine
Wire Rope Grips - Stainless Steel
316 grade stainless steel in a range of sizes to suit wire rope diameter from 2mm to 12mm. Part NumberSize Wire RWB-2502 2mm RWB-2503 3mm RWB-2504 4mm RWB-2505 5mm RWB-2506 6mm RWB-2508 8mm RWB-2510 10mm RWB-2512 12mm
-
Trem Marine Products
Fluorescent Ski Rope - Yellow (200m)
High quality hollow braided polyethylene floating ski rope in bright fluorescent multi-coloured finish. Italian made by TREM. Part NumberDiameterLength RWB-2097 7.5mm 200metre
-
RWB Marine
Ski Rope Reels (200m)
Quality, floating, hollow braided, multi-coloured polyethylene ski rope. Supplied on a flanged reel. Multi-coloured rope - combinations vary. Sold in whole reels only. Part NumberDiameterLength RWB-2168 7.5mm 200...
-
Trem Marine Products
Fluorescent Ski Rope - Red (200m)
High quality hollow braided polyethylene floating ski rope in bright fluorescent multi-coloured finish. Italian made by TREM. Part NumberDiameterLength RWB-2096 7.5mm 200 metres
-
RWB Marine
Ski Ropes - Standard Range - Blue
Double handle ski rope. Fully assembled 23 metre (75 Ft) ski line. Recreational quality for beginner to intermediate. Made of multi-coloured 7.5mm floating ski rope with cushioned handle and end caps. Complete with hanging storage strap. Part...
-
RWB Marine
Ski Ropes - Sport Range
Fully assembled 23 metre (75 Ft) ski line. Quality ski line made with strong multi-coloured 8mm floating rope with cushioned aluminium core and textured easy grip handle with end caps and finger guards. Complete with hanging storage strap. Part...
-
RWB Marine
Deluxe Ski Bridle
Standard - 8mm floating rope, pulley block, S/S shackle and large red / white float. Deluxe Style - 10mm heavy duty floating rope, pulley block, S/S shackle and black foam float. Part NumberStyle RWB-1214 Deluxe
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.