| RACING
YACHT APPLICATION |
NORMAL
RECOMMENDATION |
UPGRADE |
| Main/Genoa Halyard |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Vectran |
| Main and Genoa Sheet |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Unnecessary |
| Spinnaker Halyard |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Unnecessary |
| Spinnaker Sheet |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Unnecessary |
| Spinnaker Guy/Brace |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Vectran |
| Topping Lift, Vang,
Control Lines |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Vectran |
| Runner Tails |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Vectran |
| Reefing Line |
Dyneema/Spectra |
Vectran |
| Reef Lashing |
Shock Cord |
Unnecessary |
| DINGHY
APPLICATION |
NORMAL
RECOMMENDATION |
UPGRADE |
| Main/Genoa/Spinnaker
Halyard |
Pre-stretched
Polyester |
Dyneema/Spectra |
| Main/Genoa/Spinnaker
Sheet |
Matt Finish Polyester |
Matt Finish Tapered
Braid Line |
| Topping
lift/Vang/Control Lines |
Pre-stretched
Polyester |
Dyneema/Spectra |
ROPE SPECIFICATION GUIDE
Pre-stretched Polyester
- 8 plait. Low stretch, good abrasion and UV resistance. Performs well with clamcleats.
Available in white, red, blue, and flouro yellow.
| Diameter (mm) |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Average Break Load (kg) |
380 |
600 |
790 |
890 |
1400 |
Matt Finish Polyester
- Double braid construction. Outer sheath being a spun staple yarn to give a soft finish
that is easy on hands. Colours as available
| Diameter (mm) |
6 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
| Average Break Load (kg) |
470 |
500 |
560 |
1015 |
Dyneema/Spectra -
Extended chain high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) core, polyester multi filament cover.
Multi colours.
| Diameter (mm) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
| Nominal Break Load (kg) |
240 |
350 |
570 |
920 |
1500 |
2760 |
4150 |
5530 |
Vectran -
Thermotropic liquid crystal polymer core, polyester multi filament cover. Provides high
strength minimum stretch and negligible creep the same as aramid fibres like Kevlar but
without the tendency to fatigue. Low UV resistance when core cover is removed. Multi
colours.
| Diameter (mm) |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
| Nominal Break Load (kg) |
550 |
700 |
1200 |
1500 |
3000 |
5200 |
6700 |
Shock Cord - Latex
rubber core with polyester cover to protect core from UV and abrasion. 100%
elongation/recovery. Maximum shock absorption.
| Diameter (mm) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
Polyester VB Cord
- The classic venetian blind cord good for 101 jobs of lashing and hanging around the boat
and home. White with various colour fleck, and some diameters in solid colours as
available.
| Diameter (mm) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
