MARLOW ROPES DEFINITIVE ROPE GUIDE, ISSUE 8

CLASSIC SERIES

TRADITIONAL CLASSICS

MARLOWBRAID

3 STRAND

8 PLAIT STANDARD

Construction: 3 Strand Polyester core with 16 plait polyester cover Applications: Halyards, Sheets, Guys, Control lines, Out/Down hauls, Reefing lines, Runner-tails, Vang, Furlers

Construction: 3 Strand Polyester, pre-stretched Applications: Halyards, Control lines, General purpose

Construction: 8 plait Polyester Applications: Flag halyard, Leech lines, General lashing, Whipping

DIAMETER (mm)

1.5

2

3

4

DIAMETER (mm)

8

10

12

14

16

DIAMETER (mm)

6

8 10

12

14 16

18

20

BREAK LOAD (kg)

BREAK LOAD (kg) WEIGHT (kg/100m)

90

130

210

359

1730

2640

3490

4200

5700

BREAK LOAD (kg) WEIGHT (kg/100m)

986 1580 2850 4450 5460 7420 10200 11300

5.40

8.00

12.3

16.5

19.0

2.68 4.45 7.30 10.0 14.5 19.0 23.5 28.5

Twisted 3 strand core - gives excellent strength and lower stretch than braid on braid. Tough 16 plait polyester jacket - provides excellent abrasion resistance and longevity. Easily spliced - a great all round rope for most on board applications.

Solid, pre-stetched, strong 3 strand line. Ideal for general purpose use as well as low stretch halyards.

Solid polyester line, ideal for burgee and signal halyard, leech lines, as well as general lashings and decorative whipping. 2mm & 3mm white available in mixed packs of handy mini-spools.

DOUBLEBRAID

3 STRAND POLYESTER

WHIPPING TWINE

Material: Waxed Polyester Lengths: 41m, also available in bulk 1kg cops

Construction: 12 Strand Braided polyester core with 24 plait polyester cover Applications: Sheets, Guys, Control lines, Out/Down hauls, Runner-tails, Reefing lines, Vang, Furlers

Construction: 3 Strand Polyester Applications: General Purpose, Mooring

DIAMETER (mm)

6

8

10

11

12

14 16 18

DIAMETER (mm)

4

6

8

10

12

14

BREAK LOAD (kg)

1390 2560 3690 4370 4760 6050 7230 7910

BREAK LOAD (kg)

529

1120

1530

2322

3015

3690

WEIGHT (kg/100m)

2.84 4.80 7.47 8.87 11.1 15.6 19.3 23.2

WEIGHT (KG/100M)

1.21

3.20

4.60

8.20

11.6

15.0

16

18

20

4860

5850

6570

Marlow's world famous whipping twine has a waxy finish to keep the whip secure.

19.3

24.0

30.0

A versatile rope that can be used on most applications on cruising boats. The braid on braid construction delivers a soft and flexible rope for easy handling.

The classic 3 strand line, Marlow’s 3 Strand is manufactured using the highest quality materials to produce a rope with great flexibility and firmness. Polyester wont degrade in UV and remains supple and strong even when wet.

DYNEEMA ® WHIPPING TWINE ALSO AVAILABLE - SEE P14

KEY

HIGH STRENGTH

LIGHT WEIGHT

LOW STRETCH

HIGH ABRASION RESISTANCE

LOW WATER ABSORPTION

HIGH FLEX/SOFT HANDLING

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