catalogue marlow 2012

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Some of our performance partners who choose Marlow Ropes and Marlow’s Grand Prix Series:

UK Moth ClassClipper Round the World RaceSkandia Team GBRFFVArtemis Offshore AcademyICAP Leopard

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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

IntroDUCtIonpaSt, 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…

• Tomaintainthehigh quality standards expected from a British manufacturer with ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.• Toconstantlyreviewandimproveourservice levels to boat builders, chandlers and racing teams alike, so that this can be passed on to the end user.• Topushthedesignenvelopetoensurethatourperformance partners are competing with the latest and best technology around, keeping them at the top of their game.• Tofilternewtechnologiesanddesignsdowntoeveryday ropes so thatourcustomersareconfidenttheyaresellingandspecifyingthe best ropes available.• Topromote our brand to end users across the world to ensure that ourcustomerscanbenefitfromourmarketingactivitieswithin their own businesses.

• Toprovideachallengingandsupportiveteam environment for our employees allowing them to grow and develop.• Toensurethatthesailoronthewaterisconfidentthattheropesthey are using are the very best for the job.

This catalogue details our standard chandlery and boatbuilding range andthebenefitstobegainedfromeachproduct.We’vetriedtoinclude all the information you will need, but do not hesitate to get in touchifyouneedmoreinformation–you’llfindourcontactdetailsonthe 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 thatcanbespecifiedinanycombinationatanylengthandinanycolour.Eachcoreorcoverhasbeendesignedforaspecificonboardapplication and tested to within an inch of its life by the best sailors in the world.

TofindoutmoreaskforacopyofMarlow’sgrand prix Series catalogue or visit www.marlowropes.com/grandprixseries.

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D2 racing 75

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D2 Competition

Doublebraid

marlowbraid

mattbraid

Excel Elite 78

Excel racing 75

Excel pro

Excel matrix 75

Excel fusion 75

Excel gemini

Excel D12

Excel D12 max 78

Excel V12

Excel Control

Excel taper

Excel Vectran

Excel marstron plus

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BLUE GREEN WHITE

Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm

Average Break Load (kg) 3350 5750 8680 10980 11950 14700

Weight (kg / 100m) 4.89 6.65 10.74 13.37 17.08 22.07

Benefits• Lowstretch,zerocreep–Nore-tensioningof halyards, maintaining perfect sail shape and trim. • Polyesterjacketprovidessuperior performanceinclutchesandjammersand gives excellent abrasion resistance and greater longevity .

V2 raCIng 12 Strand Vectran ® core | 24 plait polyester cover | 100m & 200m reels

Halyards|Guys|Reefinglines|Runner-tails|Vang

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Weight (kg / 100m) 2.80 3.76 4.83 5.82 7.60 9.60

Benefits• Lightweight–reducesweight.• Verystrong–excellentforlashingandfor metal shackle replacement• MarlowArmourCoat,increasesthelifeofthe rope by reducing UV and abrasion fatigue.• Doesnotabsorbwatersofloatsandremains light weight when sailing. • Quickandeasytosplice,lesstimepreparing the boat more time on the water.

D12 12 strand Dyneema ® SK75 | 200m reels

Out/downhauls|Reefinglines|Vang

D2 granD prIX 78 12 Strand Dyneema ® SK78 core | 24 plait polyester/Technora ® blended cover | 200m reels

Halyards|Sheets|Guys|Reefinglines|Runner-tails

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Weight (kg / 100m) 3.90 5.92 9.29 11.66 14.69 18.52

Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm

Average Break Load (kg) 3487 5360 6940

Weight (kg / 100m) 3.90 5.92 9.29

Benefits• Dyneema®coreislightweight-reduces

onboard weight and makes the rope easier to handle.

• Dyneema®coreishighstrength-upgrade polyester halyards by choosing a smaller diameter and achieve further weight savings and handling improvements.

• Pre-stretchingthecoreresultsinvery lowstretch-farfewerrigadjustments when sailing.• Polyesterjacketprovidessuperiorperformance

inclutchesandjammersandgivesexcellent abrasion resistance and greater longevity.

• Easilysplicedandtaperedforasaferrigand further weight saving.

Benefits• ColourCodedDyneema®SK78Core: Dyneema ® SK78 ensures minimal creep - No

re-tensioning of halyards maintaining perfect sail shape and trim.

• Colourcodedcoreenableseasylineidentificationonstrippedhalyards.

• Polyester/TechnoraBlendedcoverprovides: Superior grip on winches. Improvedgripinjammersandclutches. High heat resistance when easing sheets. Excellent durability around high abrasion areas.

D2 raCIng 75 12 Strand Dyneema ® SK75 core | 24 plait polyester cover | 100m & 200m reels

Halyards|Sheets|Guys|Controllines|Out/downhauls|Reefinglines|Runner-tails|Vang|Furlers

Product Code DG****

Product Code DR****

Product Code TY****

Product Code VR****

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BLUE GREEN WHITE


Average Break load (kg) 2025 3487 5360

Weight (kg / 100m) 4.83 7.63 9.71

Benefits• Dyneema®coreislightweight-reduces onboard weight and makes the rope easier to handle.• Dyneema®coreisstrongerthanstandard polyester ropes – gives you an increased safety factor.• Lessstretchthanpolyesterropes-farfewer rigadjustmentswhensailing.• Sacrificialinternaltractionjacketmakes splicing much easier.• Dyneema®ropescanbetapered–saves more weight and makes handling even easier.• Acosteffectiveoptiontoupgradeto Dyneema ® without worrying about changing deck gear.

D2 CompEtItIon 75 12StrandDyneema®SK75core|16plaitpolyestertractionjacketandcover|100m&200m

Halyards|Sheets|Guys|Controllines|Out/downhauls|Reefinglines|Runner-tails|Vang

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Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm

Average Break Load (kg) 986 1577 2850 4450 5460 7420 10190 11340

Weight (kg / 100m) 2.68 4.45 7.30 10.00 14.50 19.00 23.50 28.50

Benefits• Twisted3-strandcoregiveslessstretchthan braid-on-braid-fewerrigadjustments while sailing.• Toughpolyesterjacket-providesexcellent abrasion resistance and greater longevity.• Relativelyquickandeasytosplice.• Anexcellentallroundropeformoston board applications.

marlowbraID 3 strand polyester core | 16 plait polyester cover | 100m & 200m reels

Halyards|Sheets|Guys|Controllines|Out/downhauls|Reefinglines|Runner-tails|Vang|Furlers

Product Code (Flecked) KA**** (Solid) KG****

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Weight (kg / 100m) 2.80 5.00 7.00 9.90 12.60 17.80

Benefits• Softmattcoverprovidingcomfortandgrip

for the sailor when handling the rope when wet or dry. • Knotsandspliceseasily.

mattbraID 12 Strand Polyester Core | 24 plait matt polyester cover | 100m & 200m reels

Sheets | Guys | Control lines | Out/downhauls

Product Code KJ****

WHITE WITH RED FLECK

BLUE FLECK GREEN FLECK GOLD FLECK WHITE

Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm

Average Break Load (kg) 1390 2560 3690 4760 6050 7230 7910

Weight (kg / 100m) 2.80 4.80 7.47 11.10 15.60 19.30 23.20

Benefits• BraidonBraidconstruction–easilyspliced.• Versatileropecanbeusedonmost applications on cruising boats. • Constructionprovidesasoftandflexiblerope for easy handling.

DoUblEbraID 12 Strand Polyester Core | Braided polyester 24 plait cover | 100m & 200m reels

Sheets|Guys|Controllines|Out/downhauls|Runner-tails|Reefinglines|Vang|Furlers

Product Code KB****

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Marlowwerethefirsttoproduceaco-ordinatedandcomplementaryrangeofropesspecificallydesignedfordinghy’sandsportsBoats. The Excel2 range has been updated this year for with new products, updated product specs and new colours. Therecanbenobetterendorsementthanbeingtheofficialropesuppliertothemulti-goldmedalwinningSkandiaTeamGBR,and the rope of choice of countless other international and national class champions. The Excel2 range developed by top sailors will help ensure success at what ever level of dinghy sailing.

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PINK



Weight (kg / 100m) 1.24 1.84 2.41

Benefits• Usespre-stretchedDyneema®SK78core

for high strength and minimal creep. • Lightweight&minimalcreep–weightsaving

alternative to Vectran.• Useforhighperformancehalyardsand other applications where eliminating creep is critical. • 12Strandcoremakessplicingandtapering

quick and easy.• 16plaitcover–hardwearing,easytogripin

small diameters. • Holdsincleats,makesitidealforhalyards

and control lines.

EXCEl ElItE 78 12 strand Dyneema ® SK78 | 16 plait polyester cover | 200m reels

Halyards | Vang | Backstays

Product Code EL****

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Diameter 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm

Average Break Load (kg) 97 202 377 702 986

Weight (kg / 100m) 0.27 0.6 1.07 2.15 2.68

Benefits• Distinctivecolours,makesforeasyline identificationwhileracing.• Twistedpolyestercorereducesstretchforan economic price. • Durable16plaitcoverprotectsagainstwear, increasing the lines life. • Ropeholdsincleatswellmakingitidealfor halyards and control lines. 2mm & 3mm available in mixed packs of handy Mini-Spools.

EXCEl pro Twisted polyester core | 16 plait polyester cover | 100m & 200m reels

Halyards | Sheets | Control lines | Kickers, | Out/downhauls | Backstays

Product Code ES****

Diameter 7mm 9mm

Average Break Load (kg) 995 1434

Weight (kg / 100m) 2.31 3.43

Benefits• Designedfordinghy’swith split main sheet systems.• TwinDyneema®corescanbetapered and separated • Lightweightcoverdoesnotabsorbwater- helps reduce weight. • Dyneema®inthecover-excellent abrasion resistance.

EXCEl gEmInI Twin Dyneema ® SK75 cores | Blended Dyneema ® & polypropylene cover | 100m & 200m reels

Split Main Sheets

Product Code EG****

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Weight (kg / 100m) 1.7 2.2 3.0

Benefits• Lightweightcoverdoesnotabsorbwater- helps reduce weight. • Dyneema®inthecover-excellent abrasion resistance. • Pre-stretchedDyneema®core–verylow stretch, very light weight.• Easilytapered–furtherreducessheetweight in areas that aren’t handled.

EXCEl fUSIon 75 Dyneema ® SK75 core | Blended Dyneema ® & polypropylene cover | 100m & 200m reels

Sheets

Product Code EF****

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Diameter 6mm 7mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 1.94 2.76

Benefits• 12StrandDyneemaCoreimprovestapering,

Improves rope handling, reduces kinks. • 8PlaitlightweightDyneema/Polypropylene

cover provides outstanding grip and durability both in the hand and in cleats.

• Developedandtestedinconjunctionwith Members of the RYA Team GBR for maximum performance.

• Colourmatchedcoresforextramedalwinning style.

EXCEl matrIX Gold Medal Edition Limited for 2012 I 12 Strand colour matched Dyneema ® SK75 Core I 8 Plait

Dyneema ® & Polypropylene Cover I 100m & 200m reels

Sheets

Product Code EM****

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Diameter 1.5mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 0.17 0.29 0.58 1.24 1.84 2.41

Benefits• 12StrandDyneema®Core–Eveneasierto

taper (4mm+).*• New16Plaitcoversignificantlyimproves

abrasion resistance and grip.• Holdsincleats,makesitidealforhalyards

and control lines. • Distinctivenewcoloursandcolourmatched

cores,makesensureseasylineidentification.• MarlowPre-StretchedDyneema®SK75cores

ensures line will have minimal stretch when used. • Flexibilitythroughtightradiiofblocks.* 1.5mm and 2mm only available in Blue and Lime.

EXCEl raCIng 12 Strand Colour Matched Dyneema ® SK75 Core I 16 Plait Polyester Cover I 100m & 200m reels

Halyards I Sheets I Control Lines I Kickers I Out/Downhauls I Backstays I Ties / Lashing

Product Code ER****New

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BLUE

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WHITE

Diameter 4mm 5mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 1.02 1.59

Benefits• Specificallydesignedforuseasacontinuous control line.• DurableTechnora&polyestercoverforhigh strength and abrasion resistance.• Lightweightpolypropylenecore.• Snakeskincoverallowspolyesteryarnstobe tapered out when splicing.• Endtoendsplicewithnodiameterincrease.• Specialistsplicingtoolavailable - see page 19.

EXCEl Control Twisted polypropylene core | Polyester & Technora ® cover | 200m reels

Control lines

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BLACK

Diameter 2.5 3mm 5mm 7mm

Average Break Load (kg) 1005 1507 3200 7510

Weight (kg / 100m) 0.45 0.68 1.56 3.56

Benefits• UsesDyneema®SK78forhighstrengthand minimal creep. • Maxis“superpre-stretched”reducing creep and stretch further still and increasing strength.• Lightweightwithnegligiblecreep-high performance replacement for wire standing rigging and lashing.• Extremelyhighstrengthforcritical applications.• MarlowArmourCoat,increasesthelifeofthe rope by reducing UV and Abrasion fatigue.• Doesnotabsorbwatersofloatsandremains light weight when sailing. • Quickandeasytosplice.

EXCEl D12 maX 78 12 strand Dyneema ® SK78 | 200m reels

Trapeze lines | Kicker | Out/downhauls | Standing rigging | Lowers | Backstays | Ties/lashing | Strops

WHITE

RED BLUE LIME BLACK

Diameter 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 0.37 0.53 0.98 1.28 1.77

Benefits• Lightweight–reducesweight,especiallyat the top of the rig when used as a halyard.• MarlowArmourCoat,increasesthelifeofthe rope by reducing UV and abrasion fatigue.• Doesnotabsorbwatersofloatsandremains light weight when sailing. • Quickandeasytosplice,lesstimepreparing the boat more time on the water.

EXCEl D12 12 strand Dyneema ® SK75 | 100m & 200m reels

Control lines | Trapeze lines | Kicker | Out/downhauls | Lashings | Backstays

EXCEl tapEr Matt polyester cover | Excel Racing with Dyneema ® SK75 core | 100m & 200m reels

Spinnaker Sheets

Diameter 6mm 9mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 2.92 4.59

Benefits• Mattcoverprovidescomfortforthehands under high loads. • ExcelRacingcoreprovidesthestrength where the rope isn’t handled. • ExcelRacingcovercanbestrippedtoreveal high strength, light weight Dyneema ® core – less weight pulling the spinnaker down. • Easytotaper.

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Product Code JTV****

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BLACK

Diameter 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 0.45 0.67 1.34 1.79 2.24

Benefits• Quickandeasytosplice,lesstimedoing

boat prep more time on the water. • Goodalternativetowire,lighter,no

wire splinters. • Nocreep,willnothavetoadjustlengths compared some Dyneema ® products. • MarlowArmourCoat,increasesthelifeofthe rope by reducing UV and Abrasion fatigue.

EXCEl V12 12 strand Vectran ® | 100m & 200m reels

Control lines | Trapeze lines | Kicker | Out/downhauls | Lashings | Backstays | Strops

Product Code TZ****

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Diameter 1.5mm 2mm 3mm 4mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 0.19 0.32 0.67 1.17

Benefits• Willnotcreep.• Hardwearingpolyestercover.• Flexibilitythroughtightradii.• Highstrength.

EXCEl VECtran Vectran ® core | 16 plait polyester cover | 100m & 200m reels

Halyards | Control lines | Lashing

Product Code PE****



Weight (kg / 100m) 1.76 2.70 5.00

Benefits• Lightweight–easytohandleandthrow.• Doesnotabsorbwater-floatsandremains light weight when wet.• Non-kinking-softtohandle,flexibleand easy to coil.• Hi-visibilityyellowandorange.

8 plaIt marStron 8 plait polypropylene cover | polypropylene core | 100m & 200m reels

Floating Lines | Heaving Lines | Throw Line

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ORANGE

Product Code JF****

Diameter 6mm 8mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 1.87 2.93

Benefits• Dyneema&Polypropylenecoverprovides

improved durability through ratchet blocks and cleats.

• Polypropylenecorefloatsanddoesnotabsorb water reducing overall sailing weight.

• Costeffectiveoptionfortrainingboatsandlight weight sheets.

• 16Plaitcoverprovidessmoothprofilebutmaintains grip for the user.

EXCEl marStron + 16 Plait Dyneema ® & Polypropylene cover I Polypropylene core I 100m & 200m Reels

Sheets

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Weight (kg / 100m) 1.19 1.91 2.47

Benefits• 12strandconstructionallowseasysplicing• Idealforuseoncascadesystems,control lines, kickers and vangs.• MarlowPre-stretchingprocessensures minimal stretch for the user.• Easytospliceandcanbespliceddirectly

into any of the Excel D12 and V12 products for use as a tail.

pS12 12 strand polyester | pre-stretched | 200m reels

Halyards | Control lines | Tails | Out/downhauls | Kicker | Lazy Jacks

Product Code EP****

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Weight (kg / 100m) 7.91 12.74 16.64 20.97 24.75

Benefits• Shockabsorbing.• Abrasionresistant• Strongerthan3StrandStrandpolyester or nylon.• Easilyspliced.• Comfortabletohandle.

DoCklInE Braided nylon core | 16 plait polyester | 100m & 200m reels

Mooring

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WHITE

Diameter 3.8mm

Average Break Load (kg) 619

Weight (kg / 100m) 0.89

Benefits• Lightweight,reducestheweightoftherig.• HighStrengthanddurable–willnotbreak, ruining a day on the water. • Highperformanceropeforwindsurfers.

formUlInE 12 strand tightly braided Dyneema ® SK75 | 100m & 200m reels

Outhauls | Downhauls

Product Code TY**** Product Code TG****

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Length 6m 8m 8m 10m 10m 12m 15m

Benefits• FactorySplicedwithprotectedeye.• Shockabsorbing.• Abrasionresistant• Strongerthan3Strandpolyesterornylon.• Easilyspliced.• Comfortabletohandle• Completewithre-usablestorage.

prE-SplICED DoCklInES Marlow Dockline with 50cm factory spliced eye. Whipped other end | 6m, 8m, 9m, 12m

Mooring

Product Code WTG****

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BLUE WHITE BLACK LIME

Diameter 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm


Weight (kg / 100m) 1.30 2.10 2.90 5.50

Benefits• MarlowPre-stretchingprocessensures minimal stretch for the user. • Distinctivecolours,makesforeasyline identificationwhileracing.• Ropeholdsincleatsverywellmakingitideal for halyards and control lines.• Multipleuseline.

8 plaIt prE-StrEtChED Twisted polyester core | 8 plait polyester cover | pre-stretched | 100m & 200m reels

Halyards | Control lines | Out/downhauls | Kicker | Backstays

7 AND 8MM ONLY AVAILABLE IN WHITE

Product Code JB****



Weight (kg / 100m) 1.30 2.00 2.50 4.00 6.00

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BLUE WHITE BLACK

Benefits• Distinctivecolours,makesforeasyline identificationwhileracing.• Twistedpolyestercorereducesstretchforan economic price. • Softmattfeeltorope,makes comfortable handling.• Ropeholdsincleatswellmakingitidealfor halyards and control lines.• Multipleuseline.

8 plaIt matt Twisted polyester core | 8 plait matt polyester cover | 100m & 200m reels

Sheets | Control lines

8MM AND 10MM ONLY AVAILABLE IN WHITE

Product Code JK***

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Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm

Average Break Load (kg) 390 640 1030 1470 2020 2870 3330 4470 5940

Weight (kg / 100m) 1.50 2.80 4.50 6.20 8.10 11.70 14.00 19.40 26.30

NATURALBenefits• Generalpurposerope.• Floating.

• Naturalfibreeffect.• Veryeasilyspliced.

harDy hEmp 3 strand polypropylene | 100m & 200m reels

General purpose

Diameter 8mm* 10mm* 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 32mm

Average Break Load (kg) 1900 2770 3800 4670 6640 7270 9890 14370 18550 23930

Weight (kg / 100m) 4.20 6.50 9.40 12.90 16.60 21.00 26.00 37.30 51.00 66.40

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Benefits• Elasticitywithflexibility.• Absorbshighshockloads.• Flexible&softtohandle.

• Easilyeyesplicedand to chain features special markers.• Stowsneatlyin chain locker.

* 8mm, 10mm only available in White.

mUltIplaIt nylon 8 strand nylon | 100m & 200m reels

Anchoring | Mooring

3 StranD & moorIng

Diameter 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 32mm

Average Break Load (kg) 648 1145 1685 2387 3294 4072 5195 6264 8770 11556 14537

Weight (kg / 100m) 1.70 3.00 4.50 6.50 9.00 11.50 14.80 18.00 26.00 35.50 46.00

WHITEBenefits• Generalpurposerope.• Floating.• Excellentgrip.

• Veryeasilyspliced.• Goodabrasionresistance

3 StranD nElSon 3 strand polypropylene | 100m & 200m reels

General purpose

Diameter 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 32mm

Average Break Load (kg) 529 951 1465 2570 3170 3930 4766 6600 9230 11210 14640 18840

Weight (kg / 100m) 1.21 2.73 4.80 7.85 10.90 14.90 19.40 24.60 30.30 46.00 62.80 82.00

WHITE

NAVY BLACK

Benefits• Generalpurposerope.• Nostrengthloss when wet.

• Flexible&softtohandle.• Veryeasilyspliced.• Goodabrasionresistance.

3 StranD polyEStEr 3 strand polyester | 100m & 200m reels, 220m Coils (White only)

Mooring | General purpose

NATURAL



Weight (kg / 100m) 4.60 9.09 10.00 15.45 17.27

Benefits• Generalpurposerope.• Lowstretch–goodfortraditionalhalyards.• Veryeasilyspliced.

3 StranD bUff polyEStEr prE-StrEtChEDHalyards | Control lines | General purpose

WHITE


Average Break Load (kg) 319 583 1034 1694 2178 2640 3344

Weight (kg / 100m) 0.98 1.61 2.07 3.06 4.81 8.23 10.66

Benefits• Generalpurposerope.• Lowstretch–goodfortraditionalhalyards.• Veryeasilyspliced.

3 StranD prE-StrEtChED 3 Strand polyester | pre-stretched | 100m & 200m reels

Halyards | Control lines | General purpose

Product Code GC****

Product Code BA****

Product Code AC****

Product Code AC****

Product Code (White) AB**** (Coloured) AA****

Product Code BY****

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Toe Strap Polyester 50mm 50m 1800kg Red, Blue or Black

Buoyancy Bag Nylon 31mm 100m 750kg White

Jackstay Polyester 25mm 50m 3000kg Blue

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8 plaIt StanDarD 8 plait polyester | 100m & 200m reels

Flag halyard | Leech lines | General lashing | Whipping

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

whIppIng twInE Waxed polyester

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Benefits• Minimum100%stretch-highelasticity.• Firstqualitynaturalrubber.• Polyestercovered-goodabrasionresistance.

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Grand Prix Series takes running rigging for racing and super yachts to the next level.

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Features Reduceswatertakeupbyupto80%,reducesweightApplications AllrunningriggingColours Clear

Clutch&JammerPerformanceWinchDrumPerformance

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Abrasion Resistance /Testperformedaround2”heavilygnarledbar

D2Racing(24PlaitPES)MGPTechnora50

MGPNomex50MGPRunnertail75

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Weight Saved through use of DriCoat System /TestshowsactualwatertakeupofnonDriCoatedropes

D2Racing(24PlaitPES)MGPVectran50

MGPTechnora50MGPNomex50

MGPRunnertail75MGPPBO100MGPPBO50

MGPDTech50MGPDyneema50

Weight(g/m)2520 4530 35 40

Loads held in Jammers & Clutches /Loadsheldinjammers&clutchesuntilsliporcoverfailure

D2Racing(24PlaitPES)MGPVectran50

MGPTechnora50MGPNomex50

MGPRunnertail75MGPPBO100MGPPBO50

MGPDTech50MGPDyneema50

LoadtoFailure(kg)20000 400015001000500 2500 3000 3500

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InadditionDriCoatsignificantlyimprovesbothinternalandexternalabrasionandtheeffectsoffreezingandicedamage,therebyallowingtheropestoperformbetterforlonger!

Material Melting/decompositionpoint

Polyester(PES) 260˚C

Nylon/SupaGrip 220˚C

Polypropylene 160˚C

Dyneema 155˚C

Aramid(Technora,Twaron,Nomex) 500˚C(decomposition)

Vectran 330˚C

Zylon 650˚C(decomposition)

Thermal Properties

Diameter(mm) 4 6

Av.BreakLoad(kg) 1870 3120

Weight(g/m) 9.42 15.7

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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, perform

ance 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 m

ask the use of exotic materials and high tech

manufacturing processes, blending perfectly w

ith 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.

SpECIalISt rangES

marlow’s Superyacht Series is a range of running rigging and mooring ropes designed specifically for Superyachts and megayachts. manufactured without compromise, the Superyacht Series offers customised quality, performance, aesthetics and innovation unrivalled in the industry.

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All trademarks are recognised: Vectran ®, Technora ®, Dyneema ® is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V.

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