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December 20, 2019 2 min read
Marlow Ropes are a UK manufacturer of quality ropes for sailing and many other applications including defence and climbing.
Sailing Chandlery, or Dinghy Rope as we were then known, started out by selling Marlow Rope. An initial order of 5 rope reels and some smaller items started off the business which we've grown to be today.
In this article we are going to look at what we feel are the most popular Marlow ropes for dinghy sailing.
A popular with dinghy sailors Marlow D12 is a 12 strand dyneema SK78 rope that's very easy to splice.
It can be used for most tasks on your boat where strength is needed, it's popular for purchase systems, backstays, trapeze lines and kicker systems.
Marlow D12 is also available in MAX versions which are heat sealed and pre stretched dyneema ropes, giving you more strength and less creep in the rope when it's under pressure.
3mm Marlow Excel D12 Dyneema SK78 Rope
4mm Marlow Excel D12 Dyneema SK78 Rope
A World leader for dinghy control lines. Marlow Excel control rope is available in 4mm and 5mm diameters and can be spliced into a continuous control line system so you don't have to worry about running out of rope.
Some people don't like this rope, others love it, we recommend trying it.
The rope has a lightweight core and a durable Technora and polyester cover for high strength and abrasion resistance.
4mm Marlow Excel Control Line Rope
5mm Marlow Excel Control Line Rope
It's important to note that 100m reels of Excel Control can also be purchased from Sailing Chandlery if you're kitting out a full boat with new ropes.
One of the most popular sheet ropes for the British Sailing Team!
Marlow Excel Fusion has an SK78 dyneema core, can be tapered down easily and has a blended cover which provides really good abrasion resistance through blocks, especially ratchet blocks and cleats.
7mm Marlow Excel Fusion Dyneema Core Rope
A newer product from Marlow which sailors are still waiting to upgrade to.
This is an excellent performance rope which is designed for superb grip when wet. We are seeing it popular for halyards and critical control lines, it's also available in larger diameters for sheets but we think it's a bit stiff for that.
The Marlow R8 rope has a Dyneema® SK78 core which can be tapered easily, and has an 8 plait cover made from Technora® aramid and polyester.
Got rope questions? Give us a call, or drop us an email, we're always happy to answer your questions and ensure you get the best product for your application and budget.
Good back, like the two separate pockets for wet and dry gear, however i find the wet pocket zip does seem to get stuck and would like the back to have straps like a rucksack so you can carry it on your back, other than that extremely happy with the 90l as it gives me tonnes of space for all my sailing gear
Delivered on time after chatting by phone to a very helpful person at Sailing chandlery. Absolutely no complaint with this Company and will continue to use them for my sailing needs.
I needed replacement Q Locks (a great product). Arrived in under 48 hours from ordering
A chandlery was the only place I could think where to get this. It's actually the strengthen the post for our washing line the steel wire (hoops both ends fitting diagonally from top of clothes post to base of another post 2 meters away supporting trellis between. The length of steel wire will soon disappear in the foliage & should provide addition structural support for many years.
Service was excellent with the length being ready before the expected date.
Worn these for a few races now and they have been excellent. Really high performing. They are grippy and super supportive even without using the zhik toe straps. I’ve raved about them so much that my crew and colleagues at the club have now also bought the same ones
Ordered this when my son's training sail got rippd in action. Pleased to find it here 20% cheaper than anywhere else and as always delivered correctly and in great time. Thankyou
The bag is well made and large enough for halyards as well as other items. I have used the 3M fixings but these are not really adequate and so the bags will need to be screwed in place.
I would buy again.
Delivery was on time. The O rings fitted the hatches on my topper topaz. No issues excellent service
I ordered the hiking pads for my son who was very pleased with them. The order was delivered within a few days. I’ve ordered items before from sailing chandlery and have not been disappointed with the service I received. Thank you
Loads of space in this bag for all of my kit, extra pockets are very helpful and the compartment inside keeps my dry and wet kit apart. Would recommend.
Not actually for a Topper but for a sailing canoe I have built. Pleased with the quality, delivered promptly, just the job thank you!
I’m using this with the Clamcleat CL211 and they pair perfectly. Strong and with the stiffness that I was looking for. Really pleased with the purchase and excellent quick service.
These work fantastically. Used with 6mm rope they grip instantly. Easy to adjust in small amounts and lock in with no effort at all. I was concerned that when the pressure comes off that the rope would release, but this isn’t the case at all. Really pleased with the purchase and rapid delivery.
Just what we needed, bought a second hand Topper, needed new ropes, sorted..Fitting instructions could be clearer for novices.
Very speedy delivery, and the special short length is just what I ordered. Ordering couldn’t have been simpler. Excellent service.
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