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December 22, 2023 1 min read
There is some misconception about Dyneema and most people think they need it for everything to make them faster on the water. However, this is not the case.
Here are a few cases where polyester ropes are equally as good.
Locking Halyards, A halyard for example on a Tornado or Dart 18 with a metal ring that hooks onto the pin at the top of the mast.
Dyneema is known for its low stretch and creep when cleated. So if you have a locking halyard you don't need Dyneema as polyester rope like an 8 plait pre-stretched or an Evo performance rope is as good. These are low-stretch and hard-wearing polyester ropes that can hold up to wear and against UV very well.
If you have a smaller lower performance dinghy like an RS Feva, RS Vision or the older topper with a halyard for a club or centre boat, polyester halyards are hard-wearing and cheaper to replace if they get damaged. Cruising dinghies can have Dyneema halyards but it isn't essential to have them.
Clubs and centres that have dinghies being used but multiple people for training get used most days all year around. The wear on a boat like this will be a lot higher than on a personal boat. Polyester ropes are cheeped and can be harder wearing than more expensive Dyneema ropes.
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The sales team were quick responding to our questions, dispatched to us promptly, and the product is a perfect replacement for our old tiller which ended up at the bottom of a lake!
It was time for me to upgrade to a newer Ilca and it was recommended that I get a Devoti. The price was competitive and the service from Andrew and his team was fantastic. I received lots of communication and the boat was delivered to me within 2 weeks. It is really great that Sailing Chandlery take the time to set up the rigging so that you can get straight on the water. I am very pleased with my new boat and am loving sailing it. Thank you Sailing Chandlery!
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My local chandlery were unable to supply a white inspection hatch and so it was amatter of looking online. Sailing Chandlery had the cover I needed in stock at a good price and delivery. I had never used them before but the service I received was excellent with the delivery on time and the hatch is now fitted.
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Always happy with my orders from Sailing Chandlery. They are quick to post and very helpful when I have had a question.
Jason delivered the boat on time at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The boat was new and all the spars were in perfect condition. Jason came to pick up the boat and return the deposit which I gave at the time of the delivery. Every interaction with Andrew and Jason were handled very professionally. I will recommend to any sailor Sailing Chandlery in the future. I really appreciated how easy it was to charter this boat. Thank you very much. Jacques Kerrest
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