A ship moored or anchored at its berth is constantly being pulled back and forth by the wind or waves. As with the towing of a vehicle, the constant back and forth movement results in load peaks that the ropes used must be able to withstand even under extreme conditions. Lines with the appropriate elongation behavior can absorb the occurring loads well and dampen the peaks. On the one hand, this prevents the lines from breaking and, on the other, it reduces the risk of deck fittings such as cleats, bollards and jibs being subjected to heavy loads or even being torn out of their screw connections. The anchor line and towline are exposed to particularly high load peaks due to heaving and sheering of the boat. In addition to an appropriate length, it is important to select the right material and the correct line diameter. Oversizing ropes is not advantageous in this case, as the gain in breaking load is diminished by the loss of elasticity.
Mooring, anchoring & towing line
An versatile rope made from the SPUNFLEX brand fibre. Proven for use on traditional vessels and gaff-rigged boats. Developed by the former Danish rope manufacturer ROBLON, this rot-resistant, textured PP film fibre rope is treated with a high-quality UV stabiliser. Unlike other hemp-coloured synthetic fibres, the fibre is exceptionally UV-resistant.Tied in a 3-strand tight lay, the rope is easy to splice and resembles Manila hemp rope in appearance. It is also buoyant, does not harden with use and has low stretch. We therefore recommend it for all heavily used lines and particularly for rope that is constantly exposed to the sun, e.g. all halyards, stretchers and sheets, and permanent mooring lines.It is also very well suited for luff lines and jib halyards.Colour: Manila brown.Supplied in 220m coils,also available loose or on 110m spools.Please contact us for large-scale projects.
An all-round rope made from the SPUNFLEX brand fibre. Proven for use on traditional vessels and gaff-rigged boats. Developed by the former Danish rope manufacturer ROBLON, this rot-resistant, textured PP film fibre rope is treated with a very high-quality UV stabiliser. Unlike other hemp-coloured synthetic fibres, the fibre is exceptionally UV-resistant.Tied in a 3-strand tight lay, the rope is easy to splice and resembles Manila hemp rope in appearance. It is also buoyant, does not harden with use and has low stretch. We therefore recommend it for all heavily used lines and particularly for rope that is constantly exposed to the sun, e.g. all halyards, stretchers and sheets, and permanent mooring lines.It is also very well suited for luff lines and jib halyards.Colour: Manila brown.Supplied in 110 m coils,also available loose or on 220 m spools.Please contact us for large-scale projects.
These dock lines, made from modified high-strength polypropylene, were developed for the commercial shipping industry. At the same weight, these (waterproof) lines have a breaking strength between 25 and 30 percent higher than split-thread polypropylene dock lines.Only the color (sea green) requires some getting used to on board traditional ships. You will find green square plait hawser in metre lengths under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
An all-round rope made from the SPUNFLEX brand fibre. Proven for use on traditional vessels and gaff-rigged boats. Developed by the former Danish rope manufacturer ROBLON, this rot-resistant, textured PP film fibre rope is treated with a very high-quality UV stabiliser. Unlike other hemp-coloured synthetic fibres, the fibre is exceptionally UV-resistant.Tied in a 3-strand tight lay, the rope is easy to splice and resembles Manila hemp rope in appearance. It is also buoyant, does not harden with use and has low stretch. We therefore recommend it for all heavily used lines and particularly for rope that is constantly exposed to the sun, e.g. all halyards, stretchers and sheets, and permanent mooring lines.It is also very well suited for luff lines and jib halyards.Colour: Manila brown.Available loose (in cut lengths), also available in 110 meter spools or 220 meter coils.
Our high-performance cordage. White, 3-shaft laid line with extremely high breaking strength and maximum abrasion and UV resistance.Another advantage: HIGH-LOAD remains softer and smoother than PERLON ropes, for example, even when in constant use.Particularly suitable for mooring lines on yachts and for all applications where the cordage really has to be reliable.Delivery by the meter. HIGH-LOAD cordage is also available as 220m hawser, see "Related articles".
Inexpensive rope from the commercial shipping industry.Built from thin polypropylene (PP) split threads.Splicable, good UV-resistance, floatable. Color: Black, with white indicator lines. Three-strand> construction EN ISO 1346A. Only available in whole coils.Lengths of 110 m. You will find coils of 220 m under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
High-performance mooring rope for commercial shipping with a fibre mix of POLYESTER and POLYSTEEL yarns.This material achieves the high strength of polyamide rope at moderate elongation values. It is buoyant, does not harden and has very good UV and abrasion resistance. The 12-kardeel special braiding makes it pleasantly flexible and easy to use.Colour: mottled yellow and white with blue marking thread.Supplied ready-made, with eyes spliced in on both sides. The eyes have a fabric tube as chafe protection. The eye length is 1.5 m in the stretched state.The specified linear breaking load BRL applies to the cord alone. The splices reduce the breaking load by up to 10 %.The eye length is 1.5 m in the stretched state.On request, this rope is also available in 220 m lengths without eyes.
Hemp-colored 12-plait mooring rope for traditional boats, made of a modern fiber mix of POLYESTER and POLYSTEEL yarns.Very high strength, comparable to polyamide ropes, with good elongation properties. Excellent abrasion resistance and very high UV resistance. Floatable and non-hardening.Due to the special braiding method, the cordage is very flexible and pleasant to handle.Attention:Due to the special type of braiding (hollow braid), the diameter of the unloaded cordage is about 15% to 20% above the nominal diameter.Supplied by the meter, 220 m spools are also available.
Hemp-colored 12-plait mooring rope for traditional boats, made of a modern fiber mix of POLYESTER and POLYSTEEL yarns.Very high strength, comparable to polyamide ropes, with good elongation properties. Excellent abrasion resistance and very high UV resistance. Floatable and non-hardening.Due to the special braiding method, the cordage is very flexible and pleasant to handle.Attention:Due to the special type of braiding (hollow braid), the diameter of the unloaded cordage is about 15% to 20% above the nominal diameter.Supplied 220 m spools, rope per meter is also available.
The DockTwin from Gleistein combines a highly elastic polyamide core with an abrasion-resistant, UV-resistant polyester cover. This gives the mooring line high breaking strength, effective shock absorption and robust handling – the best of both worlds.Thanks to its polyamide core, the DockTwin achieves a higher breaking strength than comparable rope made of pure polyester. The rope remains flexible, does not kink and can be spliced. Suitable as a mooring line or spring line for sailing and motor yachts.The stated breaking loads apply to the spliced condition. Unspliced, the linear breaking loads are approximately 10% higher.FeaturesCore-cover constructionPolyamide core, polyester coverHigh elasticity and shock absorptionHigher breaking strength than pure polyester ropeAbrasion-resistant and UV-resistantDoes not kink
16-plait line made from first-class polyester fibres, filled with a continuous plastic-coated lead core.The lead anchor line is winch-proof and very easy to handle. Very suitable for use on the stern anchor or reserve anchor. This makes an anchor chain or chain lead superfluous.The ship's weight should not exceed twice the specified breaking load of the anchor line.Colour of the line: white.Supplied complete with spliced-in stainless steel thimble and in a practical plastic bucket.
Waterproof docklines of multifilliment Polypropylene (PPM-) - fibers.This fine, pliant fiber is difficult to distinguish visually from polyester or polyamid fibers, doesn't absorb water and doesn't harden over time. Good UV-resistance.A three-strand construction. The line of working boats from EN ISO 1346A, with good cost effectiveness.Color: black.Sold by the metre. You will find PP-MULTI in 220m coils under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
Double-braided polyester cordage with a cover braid with high abrasion and UV resistance.This hawser is ready-made:one side finished with spliced-in eye (eye length 40cm)the other side with a riggingThe line does not kink and remains soft and supple even in constant use.A European brand product from LIROS.Color: black and white.
This 3 strand Poly-Propyleen (POLYSTEEL) rope is one of the most used ropes in the fishing industry. Floatable, UV-resistant, absolutly rot proof, the rope has a higher ultimate load then normal PP-SPLIT rope, you can use a thinner diameter and the handling will be very easy. Color: sea-green.Shipped in metre lengths. You will find POLYSTEEL rope sold in 220 coils under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
Double braided polyester mooring rope made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles (rPET). The rope does not kink and is comfortable to handle. It has high UV and abrasion resistance, good elongation behavior and is easy to splice. Even in constant use, this yacht fastener remains soft and supple.Due to the very pure collection of PET plastic bottles in Western Europe, the properties of polyester fibers obtained directly from petroleum and those from recycled polyester (rPET) are almost identical. So the beverage bottle gets a hopefully long and good second life as a mooring line and does not end up as plastic waste in the oceans.Color: black with thin green identification thread.
Double-braid line with a highly abrasion- and UV-resistant cover.The line will not kink and lies comfortably in the hand. It is easily spliced and even in regular use stays soft and supple.Avaialble by request with spliced eye.Other diameters up to D = 32 mm are also available by request.Color:black orblack/white.
Floatable docklines of multifilliment Polypropylene (PPM-) - fibers.This fine, pliant fiber is difficult to distinguish visually from polyester or polyamid fibers, doesn't absorb water and doesn't harden over time. Good UV-resistance.A three-strand construction. The line of working boats from EN ISO 1346A, with good cost effectiveness.Color: black.220m coils. You will find PP-MULTI line sold by the metre under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
Inexpensive rope of high strength and elasticity. Raw white. DIN 83 330. Made of 3-strand polyaramid (PA), easily splicable. This rope does absorb water and can harden with extended use. Appropriate for anchor lines, tow lines, work lines and dock lines, particularly in harbors prone to swells and surges. Shipped in metre lengths.To get the best price, please order in lengths divisible by 50 or 220 meters. You will find PERLON rope sold in 220 meter coils under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
Inexpensive rope of high strength and elasticity. Raw white. DIN 83 330. Made of 3-strand polyaramid (PA), easily splicable. This rope does absorb water and can harden with extended use. Appropriate for anchor lines, tow lines, work lines and dock lines, particularly in harbors prone to swells and surges. In 220m coils. You will find PERLON rope sold by the metre under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
Very supple rope with maximum abrasion and UV resistance and good breaking strength. Squarebraided, therefore very grippy and of high elasticity, the line is easy to coil and handle without any kinks even in long lengths. Easy to splice.This rope is particularly suitable as an anchor line and as a high-quality mooring line in swell ports.Color: Pure white (without any identifying threads) or black.Available loose, per running meter.Other diameters are available on request.Polyester Squareline at a spool price as a 100 m spool can be found under "Similar products".
Our high-performance cordage. White, 3-shaft lay line with extremely high breaking strength and maximum abrasion and UV resistance.Another advantage: HIGH-LOAD remains softer and smoother than PERLON ropes, for example, even when in constant use.Particularly suitable as a mooring line on yachts and for all applications where the cordage really has to be reliable.Supplied as 220m coil. HIGH-LOAD cordage is also available by the meter, see "Similar products".
Ready made PP hawser SPLIT for commercial vessels, 3-strand buoyant, handy and flexible polypropylene Split fibre.On one end with a spliced eye (length of eye: approx. 1,0m). The eye is protected against chafe by a piece of strong Polyester fire hose.Colour: black.
Inexpensive rope from the commercial shipping industry.Built from thin polypropylene (PP) split threads.Splicable, good UV-resistance, floatable. Color: Black, with white indicator lines. Three-strand construction EN ISO 1346A. Only available in whole coils. Lengths of 220 m.You will find coils of 110 m under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
This 3 strand Poly-Propyleen (POLYSTEEL) rope is one of the most used ropes in the fishing industry. Floatable, UV-resistant, absolutly rot proof, the rope has a higher ultimate load then normal PP-SPLIT rope, you can use a thinner diameter and the handling will be very easy. Color: sea-green.In 220m coils. You will find POLYSTEEL rope sold by the metre under "Suitable Items" at the bottom of this page.
