Spinnaker / Asymmetric Halyard. Main / Genoa Halyard. Genoa / Jib. Sheets Main. 6-8m ft 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 10mm 10mm 8mm

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2 introduction PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE... To have a name steeped in history and recognised around the world for quality, performance and innovation is often an unattainable dream for many businesses. But for Marlow Ropes, this is reality. However, at Marlow we do not sit back and glory in our history because with this recognition and reputation also comes responsibility. A responsibility to the future and to achieve our goals To maintain the high quality standards expected from a British manufacturer with ISO 9001:2000 accreditation. To constantly review and improve our service levels to boat builders, chandlers and racing teams alike, so that this can be passed on to the end user. To push the design envelope to ensure that our performance partners are competing with the latest and best technology around, keeping them at the top of their game. To filter new technologies and designs down to everyday ropes so that our customers are confident they are selling and specifying the best ropes available. To promote our brand to end users across the world to ensure that our customers can benefit from our marketing activities within their own businesses. To provide a challenging and supportive team environment for our employees allowing them to grow and develop. To ensure that the sailor on the water is confident that the ropes they are using are the very best for the job. This catalogue details our standard chandlery and boatbuilding range and the benefits to be gained from each product. We ve tried to include all the information you will need, but do not hesitate to get in touch if you need more information you ll find our contact details on the back cover. Marlow also offers the ultimate in tailor-made technical performance ropes with our new Grand Prix Series. The Grand Prix Series is a range of technical covers and cores that can be specified in any combination at any length and in any colour. Each core or cover has been designed for a specific on board application and tested to within an inch of its life by the best sailors in the world. To find out more ask for a copy of Marlow s Grand Prix Series catalogue or visit line selection key Racing Cruising Not Suitable Racing and cruising yachts Main / Genoa Halyard Spinnaker / Asymmetric Halyard Main / Genoa Sheets Spinnaker Guys Spinnaker / Asymmetric Sheets Reefing Lines Control Lines Outhauls / Uphauls / Downhauls Vang / Kicker Runner Tails Furling System D2 Grand Prix 78 D2 Racing 75 D12 V2 Racing D2 Competition Doublebraid Marlowbraid Mattbraid pg. 4 pg. 4 pg. 4 pg. 5 pg. 5 pg. 6 pg. 6 pg. 6 Diameter selection Guide (Monohull) The diameters are based upon polyester ropes and working loads of 20%-35% of published break load. Ropes with Dyneema and Vectran cores allow downsizing and the use of smaller diameters. Boat Length Sheets Main Genoa / Jib 6-8m ft 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 10mm 10mm 8mm 8-9m ft 10mm 10mm 8mm 8mm 10mm 10mm 8mm 9-10m ft 10mm 10mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 12mm 10mm 10-11m ft 10mm 12mm 10mm 10mm 12mm 12mm 10mm 11-12m ft 12mm 12mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 14mm 12mm 12-14m ft 12mm 14mm 12mm 14mm 14mm 14mm 12mm 14-16m ft 14mm 16mm 14mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 14mm 16-18m ft 16mm 18mm 16mm 18mm 18mm 18mm 16mm Spinnaker Spin. Guy Halyards Main / Jib Genoa Spinnaker 2

3 Some of our performance partners who choose Marlow Ropes and Marlow s Grand Prix Series: RS-800 and Cherub Clipper Round the World Skandia Team GBR FFV ICAP Leopard All trademarks are recognised: Vectran, Technora Dyneema is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V. Marlow and the Black Marker are registered trademarks of MARLOW ROPES LTD Dinghies, sports boats and windsurfing Excel Elite 78 Excel Racing 75 Excel Pro Excel Fusion 75 Excel Gemini Excel D12 Excel D12 Max 78 Excel V12 Excel Control Excel PS12 Excel Taper Excel Vectran Excel Marstron 8 Plait Marstron Formuline 8 Plait Pre-Stretched 8 Plait Matt Main / Jib Halyard Main / Jib Sheets Spinnaker / Asymmetric Halyard Spinnaker / Asymmetric Sheets Control Lines Outhauls / Downhauls Vang / Kicker Strops Ties / Lashing Backstays Trapeze Lines / Shrouds pg. 8 pg. 8 pg. 9 pg. 9 pg. 9 pg. 10 pg. 10 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 14 pg. 14 pg. 14 Image onedition, Clipper Race 3

4 Yachting Product Code DG**** D2 GRAND PRIX Strand Dyneema SK78 core 24 plait polyester/technora blended cover 200m reels Halyards Sheets Guys Control lines Reefing lines Runner-tails Control Lines blue LIME GREY Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm Load (kg) Colour Coded Dyneema SK78 Core: Dyneema SK78 ensures zero creep - No re-tensioning of halyards maintaining perfect sail shape and trim. Colour coded enables easy line identification on stripped halyards. Polyester / Technora Blended cover provides: Superior grip on winches. Improved grip in jammers and clutches. High heat resistance when easing sheets. Excellent durability around high abrasion areas. Product Code DR**** D2 Racing Strand Dyneema SK75 core 24 plait polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Halyards Sheets Guys Control lines Out/downhauls Reefing lines Runner-tails Vang Furlers blue red black grey natural green lime navy solid white Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm Dyneema core is light weight - reduces onboard weight and makes the rope easier to handle. Dyneema core is high strength - upgrade polyester halyards by choosing a smaller diameter and achieve further weight savings and handling improvements. Pre-stretching the core results in very low stretch - far fewer rig adjustments when sailing. Polyester jacket provides superior performance in clutches and jammers and gives excellent abrasion resistance and greater longevity. Easily spliced and tapered for a safer rig and further weight saving. Product Code TY**** d12 12 strand Dyneema SK75 200m reels Control lines Out/downhauls Reefing lines Vang white Diameter 7mm 9mm 11mm 13mm 15mm Lightweight reduces weight. Very strong excellent for lashing and for metal shackle replacement Marlow ArmourCoat, increases the life of the rope by reducing UV and abrasion fatigue. Does not absorb water so floats and remains light weight when sailing. Quick and easy to splice, less time preparing the boat more time on the water. 4

5 Product Code VR**** v2 racing 12 Strand Vectran core 24 plait polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Halyards Guys Control lines Out/downhauls Reefing lines Runner-tails Vang red blue green white Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm No stretch or creep No re-tensioning of halyards, maintaining perfect sail shape and trim. Polyester jacket provides superior performance in clutches and jammers and gives excellent abrasion resistance and greater longevity. Product Code DC**** D2 Competition Strand Dyneema SK75 core 16 plait polyester traction jacket and cover 100m & 200m Halyards Sheets Guys Control lines Out/downhauls Reefing lines Runner-tails Vang red blue green white Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm load (kg) Dyneema core is light weight - reduces onboard weight and makes the rope easier to handle. Dyneema core is stronger than standard polyester ropes gives you an increased safety factor. Less stretch than polyester ropes - far fewer rig adjustments when sailing. Sacrificial internal traction jacket makes splicing much easier. Dyneema ropes can be tapered saves more weight and makes handling even easier. A cost effective option to upgrade to Dyneema without worrying about changing deck gear. 5

6 Yachting Product Code KB**** doublebraid 12 strand braided polyester core Braided polyester 24 plait cover 100m & 200m reels Sheets Guys Control lines Out/downhauls Runner-tails Reefing lines Vang Furlers white with red fleck Blue Fleck Green Fleck Gold Fleck white Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm Braid on Braid construction easily spliced. Versatile rope can be used on most applications on cruising boats. Construction provides a soft and flexible rope easy handling Product Code (Flecked) KA**** (Solid) KG**** Marlowbraid 3 strand polyester core 16 plait polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Halyards Sheets Guys Control lines Out/downhauls Reefing lines Runner-tails Vang Furlers white with red fleck blue fleck green fleck red green natural gold fleck White Fleck blue navy solid white Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm Stronger than braid-on-braid ropes gives increased safety factor. Twisted 3-strand core gives less stretch than braid-on-braid - fewer rig adjustments while sailing. Tough polyester jacket - provides excellent abrasion resistance and greater longevity. Relatively quick and easy to splice. An excellent all round rope for most on board applications. Product Code KJ**** mattbraid 12 strand braided polyester core 24 plait matt polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Sheets Guys Control lines Out/downhauls White Red blue black Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm Twisted 3-strand core gives less stretch than braid-on-braid - fewer rig adjustments while sailing. Soft matt cover providing comfort and grip for the sailor when handling the rope when wet or dry. Knots and splices easily. 6

7 Image Timothy Ettridge, Clipper Race Image Dean Tremyl/TEAMORIGIN, Julien Cressant 7

8 Dinghy & Windsurf There can be no better endorsement than being the official rope supplier to the multi-gold medal winning Skandia Team GBR, and the rope of choice of countless other international and national class champions. Marlow were the first to produce a co-ordinated and complementary range of ropes specifically designed for dinghy s and sports boats, In this issue you will see we have introduced some more colours and diameter s on certain Excel products which offer even more choice and performance. Product Code EL**** Excel elite strand Dyneema SK78 16 plait polyester cover 200m reels Halyards Vang Backstays black pink Diameter 4mm 5mm 6mm Load (kg) Uses pre-stretched Dyneema SK78 core for high strength and minimal creep. Light weight & minimal creep weight saving alternative to Vectran. Use for high performance halyards and other applications where eliminating creep is critical. 12 Strand core makes splicing and tapering quick and easy. 16 plait cover hardwearing, easy to grip in small diameters. Holds in cleats, makes it ideal for halyards and control lines. Product Code KP**** Excel Racing Dyneema SK75 core 16 plait polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Halyards Sheets Control lines Kickers Out/downhauls Backstays Ties/lashing red blue white black lime purple Diameter 1.5mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm Braided Dyneema core easy to taper (4mm + ). 16 plait cover hardwearing, easy to grip in small diameters. Holds in cleats, makes it ideal for halyards and control lines. Distinctive colours, makes for easy line identification while racing. Marlow Pre-stretched, ensures line will have minimal stretch when used. Flexibility through tight radii of blocks. 8

9 Product Code KF**** Excel Pro Twisted polyester core 16 plait polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Halyards Sheets Control lines Kickers, Out/downhauls Backstays lime red purple white black blue Diameter 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm Distinctive colours, makes for easy line identification while racing. Twisted polyester core reduces stretch for an economic price. Durable 16 plait cover protects against wear, increasing the lines life. Rope holds in cleats well making it ideal for halyards and control lines. Product Code EF**** 2mm & 3mm available in mixed packs of handy Mini-Spools. Excel Fusion 75 Dyneema SK75 core Blended Dyneema & polypropylene cover 100m & 200m reels Sheets red blue white black Diameter 6mm 7mm 8mm 10mm Lightweight cover does not absorb water - helps reduce weight. Dyneema in the cover - excellent abrasion resistance. Pre-stretched Dyneema core very low stretch, very light weight. Easily tapered further reduces sheet weight in areas that aren t handled. Dyneema and polypropylene covering and pre stretched Dyneema core provide the strongest lightweight dingy mainsheet on the market. Product Code EG**** Excel gemini Twin Dyneema SK75 cores Blended Dyneema & polypropylene cover 100m & 200m reels Split Main Sheets blue Diameter 7mm 9mm Load (kg) Designed for dinghy s with split main sheet systems. Twin Dyneema cores can be tapered and separated Lightweight cover does not absorb water - helps reduce weight. Dyneema in the cover - excellent abrasion resistance. 9

10 Dinghy & Windsurf Product Code TY**** Excel D12 12 strand Dyneema SK75 100m & 200m reels Control lines Trapeze lines Kicker Out/downhauls Lashings Backstays white red blue yellow black Diameter 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm Lightweight reduces weight, especially at the top of the rig when used as a halyard. Marlow ArmourCoat, increases the life of the rope by reducing UV and abrasion fatigue. Does not absorb water so floats and remains light weight when sailing. Quick and easy to splice, less time preparing the boat more time on the water. Product Code JTV**** Excel D12 max strand Dyneema SK78 200m reels Trapeze lines Kicker Out/downhauls Standing rigging Lowers Backstays Ties/lashing Strops black Diameter 3mm 5mm 7mm Uses Dyneema SK78 for high strength and minimal creep Max is super pre-stretched reducing creep and stretch further still and increasing strength Lightweight with negligible creep - high performance replacement for wire standing rigging and lashing. Extremely high strength for critical applications Marlow ArmourCoat, increases the life of the rope by reducing UV and Abrasion fatigue. Does not absorb water so floats and remains light weight when sailing. Quick and easy to splice Product Code TZ**** Excel V12 12 strand Vectran 100m & 200m reels Control lines Trapeze lines Kicker Out/downhauls Lashings Backstays Strops natural black Diameter 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm Quick and easy to splice, less time doing boat prep more time on the water. Good alternative to wire, lighter, no wire splinters. No creep, will not have to adjust lengths compared some Dyneema products. Marlow ArmourCoat, increases the life of the rope by reducing UV and Abrasion fatigue. 10

11 Product Code EC**** Excel control Twisted polypropylene core Polyester & Technora cover 200m reels Control lines red blue ORANGE LIME WHITE Diameter 4mm 5mm Load (kg) Specifically designed for use as a continuous control line Durable Technora & polyester cover for high strength and abrasion resistance Light weight polypropylene core Snakeskin cover allows polyester yarns to be tapered out when splicing End to end splice with no diameter increase. Product Code EP**** Excel ps12 12 strand polyester pre-stretched 200m reels Halyards Control lines Tails Out/downhauls Kicker Lazy Jacks blue red grey WHITE Diameter 4mm 5mm 6mm Load (kg) strand construction allows easy splicing Ideal for use on cascade systems, control lines, kickers and vangs. Marlow Pre-stretching process ensures minimal stretch for the user. Easy to splice and can be spliced directly into any of the Excel D12 and V12 products for use as a tail. Product Code LM**** Excel Taper Matt polyester cover Excel Racing with Dyneema SK75 core 100m & 200m reels Halyards Sheets red blue Diameter 6mm 9mm Load (kg) Matt cover provides comfort for the hands under high loads. Excel Racing core provides the strength where the rope isn t handled. Excel Racing cover can be stripped to reveal high strength, light weight Dyneema core less weight pulling the spinnaker down. Easy to taper. 11

12 Dinghy & Windsurf Product Code PE**** Excel Vectran Vectran core 16 plait polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Halyards Control lines Lashing black Diameter 1.5mm 2mm 3mm 4mm Will not creep Hard wearing polyester cover Flexibility through tight radii High strength Product Code JF**** Excel MARSTRON 16 plait polypropylene polypropylene core 100m & 200m reels Sheets purple blue Diameter 6mm 8mm Load (kg) Very lightweight floating mainsheet reducing overall sailing weight. Cost effective option for light airs. 16 plait cover provides smooth profile but maintains grip for the user. Product Code JF**** 8 plait MARSTRON 8 plait polypropylene cover polypropylene core 100m & 200m reels Floating Lines Heaving Lines YELLOW ORANGE Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm Load (kg) Lightweight easy to handle and throw. Does not absorb water - floats and remains light weight when wet. Non-kinking - soft to handle, flexible and easy to coil Hi-visibility yellow and orange 12

13 Image Richard Langdon / Skandia Team GBR Image Richard Langdon / Skandia Team GBR 13

14 DINGHY & WINDSURF Product Code TY**** Formuline 12 strand tightly braided Dyneema SK75 100m & 200m reels Outhauls Downhauls white Diameter Load (kg) 3.8mm Lightweight, reduces the weight of the rig. High Strength and durable will not break, ruining a day on the water. High performance rope for windsurfers. Product Code JB**** 8 Plait Pre-stretched Twisted polyester core 8 plait polyester cover pre-stretched 100m & 200m reels Halyards Control lines Out/downhauls Kicker Backstays Red 7 and 8mm only available in white Blue White Black Lime Diameter 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm Marlow Pre-stretching process ensures minimal stretch for the user. Distinctive colours, makes for easy line identification while racing. Rope holds in cleats very well making it ideal for halyards and control lines. Multiple use line. Product Code JK*** 8 Plait matt Twisted polyester core 8 plait matt polyester cover 100m & 200m reels Sheets Control lines Red 8mm and 10mm only available in white Blue White Black Diameter 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm Distinctive colours, makes for easy line identification while racing. Twisted polyester core reduces stretch for an economic price. Soft matt feel to rope, makes comfortable handling. Rope holds in cleats well making it ideal for halyards and control lines. Multiple use line. 14

15 dockline Product Code TG**** dockline Braided nylon core 16 plait polyester 100m & 200m reels Mooring white black blue navy Diameter 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm Shock absorbing. Abrasion resistant Stronger than 3 Strand Strand polyester or nylon. Easily spliced. Comfortable to handle Product Code WTG**** pre-spliced docklines Marlow Dockline with 50cm factory spliced eye. Whipped other end 6m, 8m, 9m, 12m Mooring white black blue navy Diameter 12mm 12mm 14mm 14mm 16mm 16mm 16mm Length 6m 8m 8m 10m 10m 12m 15m Factory Spliced with protected eye. Shock absorbing. Abrasion resistant Stronger than 3 Strand polyester or nylon. Easily spliced. Comfortable to handle Complete with re-usable storage. 15

16 3 Strand & Mooring Product Code AC**** 3 strand pre-stretched 3 Strand polyester pre-stretched 100m & 200m reels Halyards Control lines General purpose white Diameter 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm General purpose rope. Low stretch good for traditional halyards. Very easily spliced Product Code AC**** 3 strand BUFF POLYESTER PRE-STRETCHED Halyards Control lines General purpose 8mm 300m, 10mm 220m, 12mm 165m, 14mm 110m & 16mm 220m reels NATURAL Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm General purpose rope. Low stretch good for traditional halyards. Very easily spliced Product Code (White) AB**** (Coloured) AA**** 3 strand polyester 3 strand polyester 100m & 200m reels, 220m Coils (White only) Mooring General purpose white navy black General purpose rope. No strength loss when wet. Flexible & soft to handle. Very easily spliced. Good abrasion resistance Diameter 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 32mm

17 Product Code BY**** hardy hemp 3 strand polypropylene 100m & 200m reels General purpose natural General purpose rope. Floating. Natural fibre effect. Very easily spliced. Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm Product Code GC**** multiplait nylon 8 strand nylon 100m & 200m reels Anchoring Mooring white navy Elasticity with flexibility Absorbs high shock loads Flexible & soft to handle Easily eye spliced and to chain features special markers Stows neatly in chain locker Diameter 8mm* 10mm* 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 32mm * 8mm, 10mm only available in White. Product Code BA**** 3 strand nelson 3 strand polypropylene 100m & 200m reels General purpose white General purpose rope. Floating. Excellent grip. Very easily spliced. Good abrasion resistance Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 32mm

18 accessories Product Code JA**** 8 plait standard 8 plait polyester 100m & 200m reels Flag halyard Leech lines General lashing Whipping white black beige Diameter 1.5mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 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 Product Code TAE**** whipping twine Waxed polyester Also available in bulk 1kg cops Size No.2 (Thin) No.4 (Medium) No.4 (Medium) No.4 (Medium) No.4 (Medium) No.4 (Medium) No.4 (Medium) No.4 (Medium) No.8 (Large) No.16 (X Large) Colour White White Red Blue Black Green Gold Beige White White Diameter (approx.) 0.5mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 1.1mm 1.5mm Product Code LF**** shockcord 100m lime red blue black white Minimum 100% stretch - high elasticity First quality natural rubber Polyester covered - good abrasion resistance * 8mm & 10mm available in 50m reels only. 18

19 webbing Type Material Width Reel length Break Load Colour Toe Strap Polyester 50mm 50m 1800kg Red, Blue or Black Buoyancy Bag Nylon 31mm 100m 750kg White Jackstay Polyester 25mm 50m 3000kg Blue swedish fids Yachtsman s splicing roll braid-on-braid fid set splicing kit marline splicing needles Hand held hot knife Available in 240V and 110V also available: Guard Rail Netting Sailmakers Palm Sailmakers Needles spare blade for hot knife 19

20 SPECIALIST RANGES Marlow s Grand Prix Series offers the ultimate in tailor-made performance for running rigging. With hundreds of combinations of performance cores and covers, plus pioneering weight saving technology and the opportunity to specify ropes to exact colour and length requirements, the Grand Prix Series takes running rigging for racing and super yachts to the next level. Marlow s Grand Prix Series offers the ultimate in tailor-made performance for running rigging. With hundreds of combinations of performance cores and covers, plus pioneering weight saving technology and the opportunity to specify ropes to exact colour and length requirements, the Grand Prix Series takes running rigging for racing and super yachts to the next level. The Classic Series brings Marlow s knowledge of high-tech, performance running rigging from our Grand Prix Series and Standard Range to traditional and classic yachts. The solid white and natural colours of the Classic Series mask the use of exotic materials and high tech manufacturing processes, blending perfectly with the teak decks, wooden spars and polished fittings of any classic craft. The Classic Series brings Marlow s knowledge of high-tech, performance running rigging from our Grand Prix Series and Standard Range to traditional and classic yachts. The solid white and natural colours of the Classic Series mask the use of exotic materials and high tech manufacturing processes, blending perfectly with the teak decks, wooden spars and polished fittings of any classic craft. T : +44 (0) F : +44 (0) yachting@marlowropes.com Marlow Ropes Ltd Ropemaker Park, Diplocks Way, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3GU, United Kingdom