Marlow Ropes Definitve Rope Guide Brochure, Issue 6

CLASSIC SERIES

CLASSIC PROJECTS CLASSIC RIGGING Classic yachts have traditionally used wire or rope-to-wire halyards. However, modern materials and greater sympathy towards the look of classic yachts means that more and more classic yacht owners are moving to synthetic fibre and away from traditional wire halyards. The benefits of synthetic rope over steel wire are significant and the reason why most cruising yachtsmen no longer see wire as relevant, especially considering the advancements in sailcloth.

The table below compares to break loads and weights of Marlow:

7X19 STAINLESS WIRE

DOUBLEBRAID

V2

D2 78

D12 99*

MASS (kg/100m)

MASS (Kg/100m)

MASS (kg/100m)

MASS (kg/100m)

MASS (kg/100m)

BREAK LOAD

BREAK LOAD

BREAK LOAD

BREAK LOAD

BREAK LOAD

DIA.

5mm

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2800

1.28

6mm

2356

13.4

1390

2.84

1678

2.77

2056

2.41

4150

1.28

7mm 8mm 9mm

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6380 7530 8260

2.80 2.80 3.76 5.82 5.82 6.5w 8.00

4181

24.3

2560

4.80

3350

4.89

3490

3.90

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

• Significant weight saving • Performance improvements • Easier to handle • No wire splinters • No rope-to-wire splicing required • Easier to eye splice • Improved safety • Easier to maintain • Longer lasting • Reduced chafe on sails and gear

10mm 11mm 12mm 13mm 14mm

6536

37.9

3690

7.47

5750

6.65

5360

5.92

11000 13800 15200 18400

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9412

57.8

4760

11.1

8680

10.7

6940

9.29

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

12808

76.8

6050

15.6

11000

13.4

9270

11.7

-

-

* Diameters used for D12 99 comparisons are 1mm smaller than those detailed for the other products in this table

Some classics continue to use traditional natural fibre ropes such as sisal or manila. Modern synthetic ropes can replicate the look of these traditional products but with significantly improved reliability and longevity. Using a mixture of Dyneema ® and polyester ropes to balance performance improvements with the peculiarities of old boats made with old materials, is the skill of the classic rigger.

PROJECTS Full and partial running rigging and mooring ropes through our Classic Rigging Partners

SO FONG GIRALDILLA MARCONI TERN LATIFA THE LADY ANNE ANGELITA VARUNA COMET SPIRIT YACHTS MARISKA SEVEN SEAS

SHENNANDOAH ADIX ARGYLL IKRA STORMY WEATHER KELPIE OF FALMOUTH MANITOU ENTERPRISE KILENA OF CORSICA FAIR LADY SOVEREIGN MOONBEAM III

MARALEE SONNY - BROOKLYN BOAT YARD ANNA-LYMAN MORSE MOONBEAM IV HALLOWEEN TUIGA HISPANIA ALTAIR MARIETTE EILEAN AVEL CREOLE

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