PLEASURE MARINE

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS■ Grand Prix Racing

4Competition and Regatta Tested■ Peformance Racing

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For the Competitive Sailor, Club Racer, or Performance Cruiser■ Dinghy & One Design Racing

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Everything from Prams to Sport Boats■ Performance Cruising18

For the Adventure Sailor■ Traditional Rigging

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For the Classic Sailor■ New England Ropes Celebrates 50 Years

22■ Mega Yacht Rigging

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For Luxury and Power Sail

■ Anchoring & Docking

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For Vessels at Rest

■ Packaged Goods

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Our Best Selection of Fabricated Items and Accessories■ Mooring Pendants

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Assorted Fibers and Constructions for your Individual Needs■ Cords & Accesories

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For Sailmakers / All-Purpose Application

Line Selection Guide

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Find the Perfect Line for your Vessel

Fiber Types

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The Differences Between Different Materials

Rope Care

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Taking Care of your New England Ropes Product

WARNING
The misuse of ropes can be dangerous. Our products may only be used for the purpose they are designed for. The user is responsible forthe proper application and supervision of the rope‘s use and assumes the user is familiar with the necessary safety precautions.
We recommend a splice as end connection for all of our products. For Dyneema® products (such as Endura 12 for example) a splice is the only
option that should be used, as knots can come undone under a load.
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Grand Prix Racing
New England Ropes High Performance Lines have been featured in America’s Cup programs as well as on One-Design andGrand Prix Racing Circuits worldwide. Competition and regatta tested by the premier sailors in the industry, we have the rightproducts to optimize your performance on all types of yachts.

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Custom Products
The ultimate in custom performance, this high performance protective cover ismade out of 100% zylon® and is used in specialized applications. As with all custom
products, grand prix racing enthusiasts should consult a rigging professional for
proper use and application.
24 Carrier Zylon®

Dyneema® SK78

Applications: sheets, guys, and runner tails.

Vectran®, or Zylon®

Pro-PBO
Pro-PBO features an extremely durable, 24-carrier polyester cover and a 12-strand
coated zylon® core. Pro-PBO comes in 8mm, 9mm, and 11mm sizes.
Applications: sheets, halyards, and guys.
24 Carrier Polyester

12-strand Coated Zylon®

Vec-Tec
White / Beige

For increased durability and abrasion resistance, Vec-Tec is perfect for use with hightech cores or twelve strands (Endura-12, V-12 or PBO). Very tough and abrasion
resistant, Vec-Tec is easily taperable for halyard ends. Sizes: 8-10mm, 10-12mm.

24 Carrier Vec Tec

Applications: sheets, halyards, guys, and strops.

White / Black

PoTeGoWhite / Blue / Black

Potego features a blend of Technora®, polyester, and Gore® fibers. The Gore®
fibers will aid in the rope's use on winches in high load applications. Sizes: 5-10mm(custom).

24 Carrier Potego

Applications: sheets, halyards, guys, and strops.

White / Red / Black

Ø

5mm

8mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

5⁄16"

Tensile

4,400

9,475

Weight1.54

3.54

Spinnaker Furling LineBlack

Spinnaker Furling Line is a stiff, compact, high tech rope with a tightly braided
polyester cover and a multi-stage braided aramid core. This tight construction yields
a highly torque resistant furling cable which can be terminated using mechanical end
fittings.

Aramid Core with Polyester CoverApplications: Can be used with any top down furling system. Highly engineered
to resist torque allowing it to transfer rotation from the furler at the bottom of thesystem to the swivel at the top of the sail and at all points in-between allowing
for faster and more even furling of large headsails, gennakers, code zeros andspinnakers.
Ø

9mm

11mm

13mm

15mm

Diameter

23⁄64"

7⁄16"

33⁄64"

19⁄32"

Tensile

6,025

7,500

10,00010,800Weight

5.20

8.75

12.10

13.00
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Dyna-Tec
Dyna-Tec is constructed with the ideal balance of Technora®, polyester, andBlue / Black

Dyneema® fibers. Offering excellent abrasion resistance, heat dissipation and cut
resistance as well as a lower friction coefficient, Dyna-Tec yields the optimum levelsof performance.
Technora®, Polyester, Dyneema®

Applications: runner tails, mainsheets, genoa sheets, and spinnaker sheets.
6mm

8mm

10mm

12mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

½"

Tensile

4,600

7,300

11,86020,600Weight

1.75

2.95

4.00

6.40

Ø
White / Black

Yellow / Black

Green / Black* Tensile specifications represent the average tensile strength of a new rope
without terminations.

Poly Tec
Ideal balance of Technora® fiber and polyester, engineered to the demanding
Black / Blue

standards of riggers worldwide, Poly tec offers excellent abrasion and heat dissipation
with excellent cut resistance and a level of grip that other high tech fibers don’t
offer. Poly tec is ready to be used with a variety of cores including our Endura-12 or V-12.

24 Carrier Poly Tec

Dyneema®

Applications: runner tails, mainsheets, genoa sheets, and spinnaker sheets
Also available in cover only. Larger sizes available.
6mm

8mm

10mm

12mm

14mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

½"

9⁄16"

Tensile

3,950

8,840

13,10019,44021,900Weight

1.77

4.40

5.40

6.83

8.73

Ø
Black / Orange

Black / Red

Black / Yellow

Black / GreenArc“Bullet proof“cover with Vectran® or Dyneema® core that utilizes our hybrid performanceRed

technology. Arc (abrasion resistant cover) combines the heat resistant fibers Technora®
and Nomex® with colored polyester to improve abrasion resistance and aid in line
identification.

Technora®, Nomex®, Polyester

Vectran® or Dyneema®

Applications: runner tails, mainsheets, genoa sheets, and spinnaker sheets.
8mm

10mm

Diameter

5⁄16"

⅜"

Tensile

7,500

11,500Weight

3.50

6.70

Ø
Green

Black

Dyneema® Chafe SleeveThis Dyneema® cover is perfect for use with high tech cores or twelve strands
White(Endura-12, V-12 or PBO). It is very tough and abrasion resistant and easily taperable
for halyard ends.
Applications: sheets, halyards, guys, and strops sizes:

Dyneema®

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Sizes: extra small (3-4mm core), small (5-8mm core), Medium (8.5 - 11mm core),
Large (12-16mm core).

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Endura Braid Euro Style
Endura Braid Euro Style was developed in conjunction with leading riggers worldwide andGreen

was tested in the harshest of conditions. The result was that it surpassed the standards ofperformance time and again. Endura Braid Euro Style features a Dyneema® 12-strand core.

Polyester

Dyneema® SK78

Applications: all running rigging requiring a durable, low stretch, lightweight line, such as
sheets, halyards, guys, topping lifts, reef lines, or low-stretch control.

Yellow

Red

Blue

White

Ø

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

Tensile

3,100

4,500

8,100

10,20014,90021,50025,200Weight

1.10

1.80

3.00

3.80

5.40

6.60

8.60

Black

V-100
The ultimate in high load performance, V-100 features a braided 100% Vectran® 12-strand
single braid core treated with our unique marine-tech coating with a highly durable andGreenattractive polyester cover. V-100 is a very strong, low stretch, high-tech line for its size andit has good abrasion resistance and virtually no creep.

Polyester

Vectran®

Black

Red

Blue

White with tracer

Black wtih tracer

Red wtih tracer

Blue with tracer

Green with tracer

Applications: main halyards, genoa halyards, afterguys, and guys.
ØDiameter

5mm
3⁄16"

6mm
¼"

8mm
5⁄16"

9mm
23⁄64"

10mm
⅜"

11mm
7⁄16"

12mm
½"

14mm
9⁄16"

16mm
⅝"

18mm
¾"

Tensile

2,400

4,600

8,600

9,100

12,60017,20019,20023,50026,00033,620Weight

1.50

2.10

3.50

4.40

5.30

6.50

7.10

9.90

13.40

17.50

WR2 Ultra
WR2 Ultra is designed as a wire rope replacement. It's core is prestretched using our proprietaryBlack

STS Stronger Than Steel Technology and it's protective sheath is comprised of Dyneema®
that is coated for increased UV resistance and cover/core bonding.
Applications: life lines, stays, wire rope replacement.

Dyneema®

Ø

4mm

5mm

7mm

Diameter

5⁄32"

3⁄16"

9⁄32"

Tensile

4,600

6,400

8,800

Weight

0.93

1.34

1.82

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STS – STRONGER THAN STEEL®
When looking for a particularly high performing rope, one will automatically think of steel wire ropes.
But now we have STS - Stronger Than Steel® Technology.
Engineered by TEUFELBERGER’s development

to a higher level. This has become possible thanks

way that makes it ideally suited for most industrial

team, fiber ropes made using this technology, by

to its combination of high tech fibers, its optimized

applications.

their very nature, are not only considerably lighterrope design, and an unprecedented stretching

than steel wire ropes, but also take performance

process that changes the rope’s structure in a

Why STS - Stronger Than Steel® Technology?
Generally, ropes used for industrial applications

very small cross-section (greater breaking— The stretching process takes the major partare expected to meet high standards in terms

strength than steel wire ropes of the sameof the initial plastic elongation out of the ropeof breaking strength, abrasion resistance, anddiameter).

and allows users to operate with the same
minimal length tolerances that they would get

durability. These parameters have a direct impact
on rope performance and consequently on the— This makes it possible to sheathe the cores

costs for users. Even if these characteristics areof ropes that are made with this technology,

when using wire ropes.

ultimately the deciding factors for many, there are

if necessary. Even though the diameter of— The compact rope structure with a nearly closed

several other details that influence the quality andtheir core is smaller, such ropes will then still

surface and the individual coating of all fibers

thus the outstanding customer benefit of STS -achieve the same breaking strength as a steel

keep any ingress of dirt to a minimum. This

Stronger Than Steel® Technology.

wire rope of the same external diameter.

helps reduce internal abrasion and prolongs
the rope’s service life.

— The low weight of STS - Stronger Than Steel®

— The extremely firm and circular cross-section

Technology ropes (approx. 1/7th of wire ropes ofobtained as a result of the stretching and— Their low weight makes ropes made with STS

the same diameter) makes them extremely easycompacting processes ensures the smooth

Stronger Than Steel ® Technology buoyant.

to handle. Their highly compact construction

running behavior required by industrial app-

Therefore, they can be used for a vast variety

gives these ropes tremendous breaking

lications.

of industrial applications, especially for work

strength in spite of theirin deep water.

HSR
SilverComprised of Dyneema® fiber, Stronger Thancapacity throughout the rope. This process

Steel™ HSR is heat-set which at a microscopic

increases the rope’s breaking strength throughlevel reorients the molecular chains in a linear

the use of increased temperature and tension

fashion, thus ensuring greater load bearing

and achieves a uniform fiber distribution.

Single braid Heat-set Dyneema® SK75

1mm

2mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm

Diameter

⅛"

3⁄16"

¼"

9⁄32"

23⁄64"

⅜"

7⁄16"

Tensile

5,200

9,475

12,38518,70023,60026,02531,530Weight

0.60

1.30

1.70

2.50

3.30

4.30

5.10

Ø

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HTS-99Ultra-light and exceptionally strong, HTS-99 utilizes 100% Dyneema® SK-99 fiber. The

Solid Blackuse of this high modulus fiber results in increased strength and excellent creep resistance.
Applications: strops, loops, halyard cores, wire rope replacement.
Dyneema® SK99

Ø

1mm

2mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm

Diameter

3⁄64"

3⁄32"

⅛"

5⁄32"

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

Tensile

600

2,000

3,500

5,200

10,40014,00020,800Weight

.08

.24

.40

.62

1.18

1.71

2.75

HTS-78Gray

Very high strength, low stretch, ultra low creep, HTS-78 features 100% Dyneema® fiber. This
12-strand single braid is treated with our unique marine-tech coating for excellent abrasion
and uv resistance. This ultra low creep line yields the highest levels of performance,time and again. Benefits include ultra high tensile, low weight, low stretch, and it floats.

Dyneema® SK78

Applications: cascade lines, halyards, wire rope replacement, cunninghams, and vang systems.
Green

Blue

Red

White

Ø

2mm

2.5mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

Diameter

3/32"

7/64"

⅛"

5/32"

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

⅞"

Tensile

1,000

2,200

2,800

4,300

6,050

9,700

14,50018,80024,00034,30042,00058,00067,00097,500Weight

0.20

0.28

0.50

0.65

1.20

1.70

2.55

3.40

4.20

6.15

7.20

10.10

14.74

18.80

Endura 12
Low stretch and very high strength, Endura 12 features 100% Dyneema® fiber. This 12-strand

Graysingle braid is treated with our unique marine-tech coating for excellent abrasion and uv resistance.
Benefits: include high tensile strength, low weight, low stretch, and it floats.
Applications: cascade lines, halyards, wire rope replacement, cunninghams, and vang systems.

Dyneema® SK75

Green

Blue

Red

White

Ø

2mm

2.5mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

Diameter

3/32"

7/64"

⅛"

5/32"

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

⅞"

Tensile

1,000

2,200

2,800

4,300

6,050

9,700

14,50018,80024,00034,30042,00058,00067,00097,500Weight

0.20

0.28

0.50

0.65

1.20

1.70

2.55

3.40

4.20

6.15

7.20

10.10

14.74

18.80

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Perfomance Racing
Our Peformance Racing products blend the latest high tech fibers with polyester to offer sailors outstanding levels of performanceat a truly great value. By partnering with builders, riggers, and champion sailors, our products will exceed your expectations
both on and off the race course.

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Endura Braid
Performance, strength, and durability, Endura Braid features a specially engineered 12-strand
Solid Blue

Dyneema® core, with marine-tech coating, and a 24 carrier braided polyester cover that was
created with the competitive sailor in mind. Size for size, Endura Braid outperforms any other
HMPE line! Benefits include a very high strength-to-weight ratio, very low stretch, low creep andoutstanding durability. Its coated braided core is ideal for durable, tapered sheets and halyards.

Polyester

Dyneema® SK78

Applications: all running rigging requiring a durable, low stretch, lightweight line, such as
sheets, halyards, guys, topping lifts, reef lines, or low-stretch control lines.
Black

White

Solid RedRed Fleck

Blue Fleck

Green Fleck

Solid Green

Ø

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

Tensile

3,100

4,500

8,100

10,20014,90021,50025,20029,00040,000Weight

1.10

1.80

3.00

3.80

5.40

6.60

8.60

11.80

15.80

Endura Braid Euro Style
Endura Braid Euro Style was developed in conjunction with leading riggers worldwide andGreen

was tested in the harshest of conditions. The result was that it surpassed the standards ofperformance time and again. Endura Braid Euro Style features a Dyneema® 12-strand core.

Polyester

Yellow

Dyneema® SK78

Red

Blue

Applications: all running rigging requiring a durable, low stretch, lightweight line, such as
sheets, halyards, guys, topping lifts, reef lines, or low-stretch control.

White

Ø

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

Tensile

3,100

4,500

8,100

10,20014,90021,50025,200Weight

1.10

1.80

3.00

3.80

5.40

6.60

8.60

Black

V-100
The ultimate in high load performance, V-100 features a braided 100% Vectran® 12-strand
single braid core treated with our unique marine-tech coating with a highly durable andGreenattractive polyester cover. V-100 is a very strong, low stretch, high-tech line for its size andit has good abrasion resistance and virtually no creep.

Polyester

Vectran®

Black

Red

Blue

White with tracer

Black wtih tracer

Red wtih tracer

Blue with tracer

Green with tracer

Applications: main halyards, genoa halyards, afterguys, and guys.
ØDiameter

5mm
3⁄16"

6mm
¼"

8mm
5⁄16"

9mm
23⁄64"

10mm
⅜"

11mm
7⁄16"

12mm
½"

14mm
9⁄16"

16mm
⅝"

18mm
¾"

Tensile

2,400

4,600

8,600

9,100

12,60017,20019,20023,50026,00033,620Weight

1.50

2.10

3.50

4.40

5.30

6.50

7.10

9.90

13.40

17.50

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T-900
A low stretch and low creep main halyard, T-900 features our pioneering blend of
White with red and blue tracers

Dyneema® and Technora® in its core with a durable polyester jacket. A combinationof high strength, low weight plus low creep, T-900 is an excellent choice for static
loads and is a more economical option to V-100.

Polyester

Dyneema® andApplications: halyards and guys.

Technora®

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

Tensile

4,700

6,800

11,00014,30015,700Weight

2.30

3.20

5.10

5.50

6.40

Ø
White w/green fleck White w/blue fleck

White w/red fleck

VPC
VPC is a unique mid-tech product for sheets and halyards, utilizing hybridBlue

performance technology. It features a strong blended Vectran® and polyolefin corewith a durable polyester cover. VPC fills the gap between performance polyester
lines and ultra high performance racing lines.
Polyester

Vectran® and Polyolefin

Applications: Designed with the casual racer and offshore cruiser in mind, VPC will
result in noticeable performance improvements when used for mainsheets, halyards,
or jib sheets.

Red

Green

White

Blue fleck

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

Tensile

3,200

5,500

6,500

8,500

10,200Weight

1.80

4.75

4.80

5.90

6.40

Ø
Red fleck

Green fleck

Flight Line
Strong and lightweight sheets, perfect for tapering, Flight Line will certainly take-off

Green with tracer

with its lightweight, non-absorbent xlf cover and its 100% braided Dyneema® core.
Flight Line is a strong, lightweight, flexible, low-stretch line with a braided core thatis easily tapered. It's soft on the hands and gets even softer with use.

XLF

Dyneema®

Applications: In general, Flight Line is used as a light air spinnaker sheet, mainsheet,control lines, and topping lifts. It's perfect as a light air spinnaker sheet on larger
one designs such as ynglings, lightenings, and thistles. Also used as a mainsheet for
performance dinghies.

Red w/racer

Yellow w/tracer

Blue w/tracer

6mm

8mm

9.5mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

Tensile

2,500

4,000

4,700

Weight

1.40

2.20

3.20

Ø

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Nexus Pro
The latest innovation from New England Ropes, Nexus Pro has been developed inBluecooperation with our competitive sports partners and sailers. It is now the gold standard
for performance-minded sailors. Nexus Pro has a durable, lightweight cover that offers
excellent grip and holding power. The core is pure Dyneema® for ultra-strength and lowDyneema® with Spun Filament Polyester

Dyneema® SK78

stretch.
Applications: Designed for today's newest one design sheets and control lines. Perfect forBlackboats that require high tensile such as J70, Etchells, Melges, J24, and larger one-design

Redproducts.
Ø

5mm

6mm

7mm

8mm

10mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

9⁄32"

5⁄16"

⅜"

Tensile

2,500

3,600

6,000

7,300

11,000Weight

.97

1.15

1.75

2.40

3.40

Salsa Line
Salsa Line is ultra strong, ultra soft, and the perfect sheet for larger one designs andSalsa red

keelboats. Your hands will love this soft and exceptionally strong single braid constructedof Dyneema® and spun filament polyester. It's very easy to splice.

Dyneema® and Spun Filament Polyester

Steel Grey

Green

Red, white, and blue

Applications: Perfect for boats that require high tensile, such as J24s, Sonars, Finns, andlarger performance boats. Mainsheets, genoa sheets, and traveler line.
Ø

6mm

8mm

9.5mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

Tensile

2,850

4,000

5,000

Weight

1.80

2.90

3.50

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Dinghy and One Design Racing
Our full line of dinghy and one design racing products can fully outfit prams to sport boats and everything else inbetween. These small diameter lines are strong, low stretch, and lightweight ensuring peak performance every time.

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Poly Tec Dinghy Range
Poly Tec Dinghy Range is the ideal balance of Technora® and polyester fibers, engineered to theBlack / Blue

demanding standards of riggers worldwide. Poly Tec Dinghy Range offers excellent abrasion andheat dissipation, excellent cut resistance, and a level of grip that other high tech fibers just don’t
offer. Poly Tec Dinghy Range is ready to be used with a variety of cores including our Endura-12
or V-12.

24 Carrier Poly Tec

Dyneema®

Applications: runner tails, mainsheets, gena sheets, and spinnaker sheets.
Also available in cover only.

Black / Orange

Black / Red

Black / Yellow

Black / Green

Ø

3.5mm

5mm

6mm

7mm

Diameter

5⁄32"

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

Tensile

1,860

3,000

5,590

8,840

Weight

0.90

1.50

3.00

4.20

Spyder Line
This dinghy control line got its name because of its spider web-like strength thanks to its
Mango with tracer

Dyneema® core and twill pattern (smooth) cover. Spyder Line is just the right small diameterline needed for higher load applications. It is very strong and low stretch, and is flexible yetfirm enough to be fed through small leads, micro blocks, and purchase systems. Sizes over

Polyester Twill

Dyneema®

1.8mm have a braided core, allowing for additional performance modifications.
Applications: Dinghy and small one design cunninghams, traveler lines, vang systems, trapeze
lines, outhauls, topping lifts, halyards, and twings. The 1.8mm and 2.8mm lines are perfect sailRed w/tracer

Purple w/tracer

Black w/tracer

Lime w/ tracer

ties for the performance Opti sailor.
Ø

1.8mm

2.8mm

3.8mm

4.8mm

Diameter

5⁄64"

⅛"

5⁄32"

3⁄16"

Tensile

350

1,250

1,860

3,000

Weight

0.20

0.50

0.85

1.40

Finish LineThe strongest pre-stretch line on the market, Finish Line is made from high tenacity tensionWhite with tracer

set polyester with an 8-strand “nubby” cover and continuous filament core.
Applications:
Polyester

Polyester

Red with tracer

Dinghy outhauls, vang systems, cunninghams, hiking strap lines, centerboardlines, topping lifts, and halyards. Perfect all-purpose control line for 420s, V-15s, FJs, JY15s,
Flying Scots, Laser IIs, & Hobies.

Gray with tracer

Blue with tracer

Ø

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

Diameter

⅛"

5⁄32"

3⁄16"

¼"

Tensile

500

920

1,550

2,000

Weight

0.60

0.80

1.30

1.70

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Mini V
Mini V has a tight polyester cover and a flexible Vectran® core. It is ideally suitedBlackfor dinghy control lines where a high strength to size ratio is needed along with low
stretch, no creep, and excellent knotability.
Vectran®

Polyester

Applications: A good choice for small-boat control lines or other applications
needing a micro-sized no-stretch braid.

Blue

Red

2mm

3mm

4mm

Diameter

5⁄64"

⅛"

5⁄32"

Tensile

270

930

1,440

Weight

0.20

1.90

0.90

Ø

Yellow

Bzzz LineRoyal Blue

It's single braid construction makes Bzzz Line kink-free, while the unique
combination of spun polyester and multi-filament polypropylene makes it soft on
the hands and lightweight. Unlike other single braids that flatten out after time orSpun Polyester and Multi-Filament Polypropylene

squish in cleats, Bzzz Line retains its round shape allowing for better grip and easeof cleating. It also runs smoothly through blocks and stays soft use after use.
Applications: Perfect mainsheet for Lightenings, Lasers, Optimists, and Stars.

Green

Steel Gray

Bzzz Yellow

Works well on larger boats as control lines and mainsheet fine-tunes.
7mm

8mm

Diameter

9⁄32"

5⁄16"

Tensile

1,750

3,000

Weight

1.90

2.50

Ø

Regatta Lite
Lightweight and great to handle, Regatta Lite is a 12-strand, single braid, multi-

Teal with tracer

filament polypropylene line that is extremely lightweight (either wet or dry), does not
kink, and is easy to handle.

12-Strand Multi-Filament Polypropylene

Applications: dinghies / small keel boats, mainsheets, control line. Ideal line for
halyard tail on larger boats. 8mm meets USCG specification 46 CFG 180.70 as a life
line on a ring life buoy.

Purple with tracer

Yellow with tracer

6mm

8mm

10mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

Tensile

1,050

2,560

3,200

Weight

1.30

2.20

2.90

Ø

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DINGHY AND ONE DESIGN RACING

One-Design Tow Line
Orange with tracer

Bouyant, lightweight line that's perfect for small one-design Bow/Tow Lines. One-Design
Tow Line is a braided 16-plait of XLF fibers that allow it to float easily. It's round, firm shape,
is ideal for handling and tying a knot for security.

16-Strand Multi-Filament Polypropylene

Ø

6mm

8mm

10mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

Tensile

787

1,460

2,020

Weight

0.94

1.60

2.55

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Performance Cruising
New England Ropes performance cruising products have been staples on cruising sailboats for decades.
All of our cruising products provide the best levels of performance at an unparalleled value.

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PERFORMANCE CRUISING

Sta-Set Solid Colors
Sta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid. As the #1 double braid inBlue

America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long wearing line. It is high strength, low stretch, andextremely durable, yet it still remains soft over time. Sta-Set is both easy to handle and splice.
Applications: A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range of boats

Double Braid Polyester

Braided Polyester

from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats. The ideal line for collegiate programs and sailingschools looking for a high quality line with superior durability and dependability. Perfect formainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.

Green

Red

Black

Ø

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

Tensile

1,400

2,350

3,850

5,100

7,000

10,10011,70016,90023,500Weight

1.10

2.00

3.10

4.30

6.00

7.80

10.10

11.90

17.00

The tensile strengths for the solid color versions of sta-set is approximately 5% less than the white version.

Sta-Set Fleck Colors
Sta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid. As the #1 double braid in
White

America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long wearing line. It is high strength, low stretch, andextremely durable, yet it still remains soft over time. Sta-Set is both easy to handle and splice.

Double Braid Polyester

Braided Polyester

Applications: A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range of boats
from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats. The ideal line for collegiate programs and sailingschools looking for a high quality line with superior durability and dependability. Perfect formainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.

Green fleck

Red fleck

Blue fleck

Ø

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

Tensile

1,400

2,350

3,850

5,100

7,000

10,10011,70016,90023,500Weight

1.10

2.00

3.10

4.30

6.00

7.80

10.10

11.90

17.00

The tensile strengths for the solid color versions of sta-set is approximately 5% less than the white version.

Sta-Set X
A high strength, low stretch line with a patented parallel fiber core and a braided

White with tracer

cover made from a blend of spun and filament polyester. The strongest and lowest
stretch polyester line available. Excellent value - an ideal replacement for wire
halyards.
Spun and Filament Polyester

Parallel Fiber Polyester

Applications: On cruising boats, use for halyards, spinnakers, and guys.
5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

Diameter

3/16"

¼"

5⁄16"

3/8"

7/16"

1/2"

9/16"

5/8"

3/4"

Tensile

1,900

2,800

4,400

5,300

7,700

9,700

13,20014,50021,600Weight

1.30

2.20

3.40

4.50

6.10

8.40

9.50

11.80

17.70

Ø
Red fleck w/tracer

Blue fleck w/tracer

Green fleck w/tracer

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PERFORMANCE CRUISING

Regatta BraidWhite with tracer

Flexible and easy to handle, Regatta Braid is 12-strand single braid made from spunand filament polyester. This soft and supple line runs freely and does not kink.
Applications: Mainsheets and furling lines.

Spun and Filament Polyester

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

16mm

Diameter

¼"

5/16"

⅜"

7/16"

1/2"

5/8"

Tensile

2,550

3,300

4,800

6,500

8,000

12,400Weight

2.20

3.00

4.00

6.30

7.00

10.30

Ø

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All line stretch data compiled fromtests using 8mm rope.
(Illustration not drawn to scale)

LEGEND (30º of 8mm line at 500 lbs. of load)
All High Techs(see inset)

VPC

High Tech Lines (see inset)
Sta-Set X

Sta-SetPro PBO

Endura Braid

V-100

T-900

Line Stretch in the Real World
Comparing the strentch of some of New Engalnd Ropes' High Tech Lines

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New England Ropes 50th Anniversary
New England Ropes is proud to celebrate it's 50th Anniversary of producing quality, innovative products that provide
solutions to our customers on the water.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY"Congratulations on 50 successful years!! Without New EnglandRopes there would be no West Marine! What a great long term synergistic relationship! “Randy Repass, CEO, West Marine"Great products made by great people - New England Ropes is sucha valued business partner. Wishing you another 50 years as good as
the first!“
Wayne Hamilton, Owner, Hamilton Marine"On my TP52, Melges 24, my Moth, and more, New England Ropes
always has the right size products made with the right material to keep
me in the game. That's why I don't use anything else. Congrats on 50
years! “Bora Gulari, Olympic Racer and New England Ropes Sponsored Athlete"The crew at the Oyster Bay Boat Shop, in partnership with New
England Ropes, have continued to supply the industry's demand for a
premium product line of cordage at an exceptional value and quality
second to none! We look forward to a continued long term relationship with our most important vendor - here's to another 50 years!!“
Bam Miller, Oyster Bay Boat Shop

Many thanks to our fine customers for the last 45 years and ourpartnership with New England Ropes and Sailing Services, Inc. tomake the rest of our products work so well !
Bring on the next 50 years of happy customers!
Brooks Jones, Sailing Services“I have been working with New England Ropes throughout mycareer, and I can always depend on their products and great service!
Our latest project we are working on is the Disney replica of theColumbia Rediviva. The original ship, built in Massachusetts, wasthe first U.S. vessel to circumnavigate, and the Columbia River wasnamed after it.”
Brion Toss, Brion Toss Rigging"“One of the main reasons for our decision to acquire the company New
England Ropes 10 years ago, was that we knew we would benefit from avery strong and valuable brand for pleasure marine ropes. We are excitedthat our experienced associates continue to develop the customer value
through innovative products and outstanding service. This is the essenceof the most recognized brand in the boating community in the UnitedStates of America, New England Ropes.”“

Florian Teufelberger, CEO, Teufelberger Holding AG

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Traditional Rigging
If you’re outfitting yesterday’s classic vessel but are looking for strong durable lines with today’s technology, look nofurther than our lines for traditional vessels. Our traditional rigging lines are all easy to handle, flexible, extremely
strong, and abrasion resistant all while maintaining that classic look you desire.

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TRADITIONAL RIGGING

Vintage 3-Strand
Low stretch running rigging available in a classic shade just perfect for the traditional
Naturalvessel. Excellent abrasion resistance with low stretch and high strength. Easy to splice.
Applications: On dinghies and traditional boats, Vintage 3-Strand is used for halyards andcontrol lines.

3-Strand Spun and Filament Polyester

Noir

Ø

4mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

16mm

18mm

24mm

Diameter

5⁄32"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

⅝"

¾"

1"

Tensile

730

1,450

2,100

3,450

4,150

6,200

12,40011,000Call

Weight

0.67

1.67

2.60

4.40

5.10

7.30

15.00

16.50

28.75

Vintage Sta-Set
The #1 double braid in America is now available in a traditional classic shade! High strength,
Naturallow stretch, extremely durable, Vintage Sta-Set still remains soft over time. It is both easy
to handle and splice.
Applications: Perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.

Braided Polyster

Braided Polyester

Ø

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

Tensile

1,700

2,700

4,500

5,600

7,500

8,500

Weight

2.10

3.50

5.45

6.10

6.70

10.60

Endura Classic
White and Beige

The perfect compliment for the traditional vessel, Endura Classic has a speciallyengineered 12-strand Dyneema® core with marine-tech coating along with a 24 carrier
braided polyester cover which is available in a classic color.

Dyneema® SK75, Technora®, XLF

Dyneema

Applications: all running rigging requiring a durable, low stretch, lightweight line, such as
sheets, halyards, guys, topping lifts, reef lines, or low-stretch lines.
Ø

8mm

11mm

12mm

13mm

14mm

16mm

Diameter

5/16"

7/16"

½"

33/64"

9/16"

5/8"

Tensile

7,900

10,50015,40021,80023,500Call

Weight

2.90

4.50

5.45

6.65

8.60

Call

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TRADITIONAL RIGGINGClassic
White

A traditional low stretch running rigging, continuous filament 3-strand polyester rope,
Classic provides excellent abrasion resistance with low stretch and high strength
attributes. Easy to splice.
Applications: On dinghies and traditional boats, use for halyards and control lines.

3-Strand Continuous Filament Polyester

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

24mm

Diameter

3/16"

¼"

5⁄16"

3/8"

7/16"

1/2"

5/8"

3/4"

55/64"

1"

Tensile

1,090

2,150

2,650

4,400

5,700

7,500

11,60014,65018,50025,450Weight

1.10

2.00

2.90

4.80

5.90

7.90

11.60

15.90

22.80

29.70

Ø
Black

Spun Classic
White

For a traditional look and feel, a conventional 3-strand spun polyester rope, SpunClassic is a soft, free running rope that resists jamming and kinking.
Applications: On classic boats and dinghies, use for sheets, halyards, and control
lines. Also use as sail maker’s bolt rope.

3-Strand Spun Polyester

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

20mm

22mm

Diameter

3/16"

¼"

5⁄16"

3/8"

7/16"

1/2"

9/16"

5/8"

3/4"

7/8"

55/64"

Tensile

1,200

1,330

2,000

2,650

3,250

4,700

5,250

6,700

10,00015,225Call

Weight

1.40

1.90

2.70

3.60

4.80

6.00

8.90

10.10

13.30

19.29

Call

Ø

Spun Polypropylene
NaturalSpun polypropylene bridges the gap between modern cordage and traditional
appearance. Extremely light fibers make spun polypropylene long-lasting, abrasionresistant, low-stretch, and resistant to water absorption. Its advantages incomparison to traditional cordage are low stretch, durability, resistance to abrasion,and lack of water absorption. It can also be used for decorating purposes.

3-Strand XLF

8mm

10mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

20mm

22mm

24mm

28mm

Diameter

5/16"

3/8"

½"

9/16"

5/8"

3/4"

25/32"

55/64"

1"

1 7/64"

Tensile

2,160

3,215

4,560

6,270

7,860

10,12012,365

15,065

16,86022,700Weight

1.95

3.00

4.90

6.30

8.30

9.50

12.30

14.70

17.00

23.30

Ø

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TRADITIONAL RIGGING

27

Mega Yachts
From rigging lines to docking and mooring lines, New England Ropes come in larger diameters that are constructedto outfit the largest ships sailing the seas.

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MEGA YACHT RIGGING

Endura Braid
Performance, strength, and durability for the competitive sailor, Endura Braid features aGrayspecially engineered 12-strand Dyneema® core, with marine-tech coating, and a 24-carrier
braided polyester cover.
Applications: All running rigging requiring a durable, low stretch, lightweight line, such as

Polyester

sheets, halyards, guys, topping lifts, reef lines, and low-stretch control lines.

Dyneema®

White

Black

Ø

14mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

24mm

28mm

Diameter

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

7⁄6"

1"

1 ⅛"

Tensile25,20029,00040,00053,90070,00096,000Weight

8.60

11.80

15.80

20.90

27.10

34.40

T-900
White with red and blue tracers

A low stretch and low creep main halyard, T-900 features our pioneering blend of
Dyneema® and Technora® in its core with a durable polyester jacket. A combination of highstrength, low weight plus low creep, T-900 is an excellent choice for static loads and is amore economical option to V-100.

Polyester

Dyneema & Technora®

Applications: halyards and guys.

White w/green fleck White w/blue fleck

Ø

14mm

16mm

18mm

20mm

22mm

24mm

26mm

Diameter

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

7⁄16"

7⁄6"

1"

1 ⅛"

Tensile21,75029,80035,00048,00058,00064,84074,300Weight

8.80

11.90

13.00

17.30

20.30

27.60

21.10

White w/red fleck

HTS-78
Very high strength, low stretch, ultra low creep, HTS-78 features 100% Dyneema® fiber.

Gray

This 12-strand single braid is treated with our unique marine-tech coating for excellent
abrasion and uv resistance. This ultra low creep line yields the highest levels of performance,time and again. Benefits include ultra high tensile, low weight, low stretch, and it floats.
Dyneema® SK78

Applications: cascade lines, halyards, wire rope replacement, cunninghams, and vang systems.

Green

Blue

Red

White

Ø

14mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

24mm

28mm

30mm

33mm

34mm

36mm

40mm

42mm

48mm

56mm

Diameter

9⁄16"

5/8"

¾"

7/8"

1"

1 ⅛"

1 ¼"

1 5⁄16"

1 ⅜"

1 ½"

1 ⅝"

1 ¾"

2"

2 ¼"

Tensile42,00058,00067,00097,500114,000

148,000

171,000

190,000

212,000

228,000

283,000

335,000

381,000

537,000

Weight

7.20

10.10

14.74

18.80

23.40

31.00

36.60

40.50

45.40

48.80

64.40

70.00

82.20

114.5029

MEGA YACHT RIGGINGMega BraidWhite

Mega Braid’s unique 12-strand, single braid construction offers a combination of good
looks, superb handling characteristics, excellent strength, and controlled elongation.
It's flexible, easy to handle, resists kinking, and is both easy to coil and flake. Available
in 600’ spools or custom spliced.

12-Strand Nylon

Applications: Anchor and dock lines for boats over 40’.

Black

Navy

16mm

18mm

22mm

25mm

28mm

30mm

36mm

Diameter

5/8"

¾"

⅞"

1"

1 1/8"

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

Tensile10,30013,40021,10024,90034,90041,00048,000Weight

9.90

14.00

17.20

25.80

34.00

36.00

55.50

Ø

Double Braid Nylon
The perfect combination of high-grade marine nylon, special torque balanced
White / Gold with tracer

construction, and a unique stabilization process produces this long wearing line that
resists kinking. Double Braid Nylon has superb handling and the largest assortmentof colors on the market. Available by the spool or in packaged, factory-spliced dockand anchor lines.

Double Braid: high-grade marine nylon

Applications: Dock lines, anchor lines (available in white/gold only) and mooring lines.

White

Red w/tracer

Blue w/tracer

Hunter

Navy

Black

Teal w/tracer

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

24mm

28mm

30mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

⅞"

1"

1 ⅛"

1 ¼"

Tensile

1,200

2,100

2,900

4,800

6,700

8,000

12,30013,10020,50024,75032,75043,70060,250Weight

0.90

1.60

2.60

4.20

5.20

7.00

9.20

10.00

15.00

19.30

24.70

34.50

41.00

Ø

* Larger Sizes Available. Please contact us for specifications.

Sta-SetSta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid. As the #1 double braid
White

in America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long wearing line. It is high strength, low
stretch, and extremely durable, yet it still remains soft over time. Sta-Set is both easy
to handle and splice.

Double Braid Polyester

Braided Polyester

Applications: A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range ofboats from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats. The ideal line for collegiate programs andsailing schools looking for a high quality line with superior durability and dependability.
Perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.

Green

Red

Blue

Black

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

Tensile

1,400

2,350

3,850

5,100

7,000

10,10011,70016,90023,500Weight

1.10

2.00

3.10

4.30

6.00

7.80

10.10

11.90

17.00

Ø
Green fleck

Red fleck

Blue fleck

The tensile strengths for the solid color versions of sta-set is approximately 5% less than the white version.

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MEGA YACHT RIGGING

31

Anchoring and Docking
When it’s time to anchor or tie up your vessel, place your trust in New England Ropes. Whether you choose our Premium
3-Strand Nylon, Double Braid Nylon, Mega Braid, or Mega Plait, you can be sure that every line will be easy to handle,
flexible, extremely strong and long lasting.

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ANCHORING AND DOCKING

Premium 3-Strand Nylon
Premium 3-Strand Nylon is a long-wearing, flexible and easy-to-handle rope that has greaterBluestrength and better abrasion resistance than all other 3-strand nylon lines. The highest
tenacity nylon treated with our proprietary Marine Tech coating increases its wet strengthand improves its fiber-to-fiber abrasion.

3-Strand high grade marine Nylon

White w/tracer

Applications: dock lines, anchor lines, and mooring lines.

Black

Ø

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

25mm

28mm

Diameter

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

⅞"

1"

1 ⅛"

Tensile

2,100

3,000

4,250

6,000

7,500

8,800

11,65017,15022,30027,70035,800Weight

1.60

2.40

3.50

4.60

6.30

8.00

9.60

13.70

18.70

24.30

31.10

Double Braid Nylon
The perfect combination of high-grade marine nylon, special torque balanced construction,

White / Gold with tracer

and a unique stabilization process produces this long wearing line that resists kinking.
Double Braid Nylon has superb handling and the largest assortment of colors on themarket. Available by the spool or in packaged, factory-spliced dock and anchor lines.

Double Braid: high-grade marine nylon

Applications: Dock lines, anchor lines (available in white/gold only) and mooring lines.

White

Red w/tracer

Blue w/tracer

Hunter

Navy

Black

Teal w/tracer

Ø

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

24mm

28mm

30mm

Diameter

3⁄16"

¼"

5⁄16"

⅜"

7⁄16"

½"

9⁄16"

⅝"

¾"

⅞"

1"

1 ⅛"

1 ¼"

Tensile

1,200

2,100

2,900

4,800

6,700

8,000

12,30013,10020,50024,75032,75043,70060,250Weight

0.90

1.60

2.60

4.20

5.20

7.00

9.20

10.00

15.00

19.30

24.70

34.50

41.00

* Larger Sizes Available. Please contact us for specifications.

Dinghy Tow Rope
Dinghy Tow Rope is a durable, brightly colored, spliceable tow line that floats on the surface
Yellow with blue fleckof the water for improved visibility. This double braided rope of nylon over polypropylene istorque free and non hockling. It's braided design is easily spliced and easy to handle. Dinghy
Tow Rope retains its strength when wet or dry.

Double Braid: high-grade marine nylon

Yellow w/red fleck

Aplications: Dinghy tow rope or dinghy painter.
Ø

10mm

11mm

Diameter

3/8"

7/16"

Tensile

2,900

5,050

Weight

3.60

5.30

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ANCHORING AND DOCKING

Mega Braid
Mega Braid’s unique 12-strand, single braid construction offers a combination ofWhite

good looks, superb handling, excellent strength and controlled elongation. It's
flexible and is easy to coil or flake. Comes in 600’ spools or custom spliced.
Applications: Anchor and dock lines for boats over 40’.

12-Strand Nylon

16mm

18mm

22mm

25mm

28mm

30mm

36mm

Diameter

5/8"

¾"

⅞"

1"

1 1/8"

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

Tensile10,30013,40021,10024,90034,90041,00048,000Weight

9.90

14.00

17.20

25.80

34.00

36.00

55.50

Ø
Black

Navy

Plait
White

An anchor line specially designed for use in popular mechanical windlasses, Plait
strikes a balance between a supple, firm, easy handling line that can be used inmechanical windlasses without abraiding or fraying. Engineered to work in mostmajor windlass models and uniquely designed to be spliced to chain.

Tandem Braid High-Grade Marine Nylon

Applications: anchor lines (particularly for motorized windlasses).
12mm

14mm

16mm

Diameter

½"

9/16"

⅝"

Tensile

8,000

9,200

10.400Weight

6.10

7.40

9.20

Ø

Mega Plait
Mega Plait strikes a balance between a supple, firm, easy handling line that can beWhiteused in mechanical windlasses without abrading or fraying. Its unique tandem braid
design results in a cube-shaped rope that functions well in mechanical windlasses.
It will not abraid or become frayed as a result of its unique shape and is heat-set toincrease its performance and durability when put into service.
Tandem Braid High-Grade Marine Nylon

Applications: anchor lines (particularly for motorized windlasses).
12mm

14mm

16mm

18mm

Diameter

½"

9/16"

⅝"

¾"

Tensile

8,000

9,500

11,00015,000Weight

6.20

8.00

9.30

14.00

Ø

WHAT SIZE AND HOW MUCH LINE?

TYPICALDOCKLINE
ARRANGEMENT

The size, length and type of line will depend on
a number of factors including the length, weight
and type of boat. The following information isintended as a guide only. Docking in exposedwaters, strong winds or tides may require larger
or additional lines.

SIZE SELECTION TABLE
Bow and Stern Lines

Boat
Lengthup to 20’
20’-30’30’-35’35’-40’40’-45’45’-55’55’-65’
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Dock
Line
3/8”
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”

5/8”
5/8”
3/4”

Anchor
Line
3/8”
1/2”
1/2”
5/8”

3/4”
7/8”
1”

Mooring
Pendant
1/2”
5/8”
3/4”
7/8”

1”
1”
1 1/4”

Spring Lines
Optional Double Bow& Stern Lines

HOW MUCH SCOPE?

Scope is the ratio of water depth toanchor line paid out. A scope of 7:1
will usually achieve appropriate holding
power. In crowded anchorages a shorter
scope may be required, and in stronger
winds a longer scope is recommended.

TYPICAL DOCKLINEARRANGEMENT

Fore & Aft Lines are usually 2⁄3 of the lengthof the boat. SPRING LINES are usuallyequal to the length of the boat. The positionof the cleats on your boat and dock may
affect the length of the dock line.

PACKAGED GOODS

Packaged Dock Lines
Professionally manufactured and finished by New England Ropes trained associates, ourpre-packaged Premium 3-Strand and Double Braid dock lines ship to you ready to use.
Premium 3-Strand nylon dock lines are made utilizing a four-stage balanced construction
with heat stabilization for a durable, long-lasting rope. This attention to detail produces adock line that is easy to handle and will not harden with age. They are professionally handspliced with five tucks, a whipped bitter end and a 12" eye.
Our Double Braid is the strongest and easiest-to-handle line you can buy that stays flexible
throughout its service life. The core and cover are constructed from the highest quality
treated nylon. The combination of high-grade marine nylon, special torque-balanced
construction, and a unique stabilization process produces a long-wearing, easy-to-handleline that resists kinking. Our double braid lines offer controlled elongation and excellent
abrasion resistance. Double braid lines stretch slightly less but are stronger than threestrand lines. Each line has a professionally spliced 12" eye.

Packaged Anchor Lines
Premium Three-Strand Nylon lines are designed to handle the dynamic shock loads causedby boat motion and are treated for maximum abrasion-resistance. New England Ropes
anchor lines are made of high-quality premium nylon using a uniform construction process
and a marine coating that creates an extremely abrasion-resistant, snag-resistant andlong-lasting line. Each anchor line is factory eye-spliced with a high-quality stainless steel
thimble at one end and a heat-sealed bitter end. We package a variety of sizes and lengths
to accommodate all your anchoring needs.

Splicing Tools and Instructions
New England Ropes unifid kit includes all that you need to splice your very own custom
goods at home. Our kits include detailed splicing instructions for a multitude of different
splices, applications, and lines. New England Ropes also has a channel on youtube thatshows various splicing videos for further instruction.
New England Ropes selma fid kit consists of a 5 piece needle set and Instructions to
do your own splices. Selma fids are made from highly polished stainless steel and arepatented worldwide. Splice hollow braids to three-strand ropes to double braid lines all withselma fids.

Tow Fid
New England Ropes in collaboration with riggers and a leading manufacturer of precision
machined parts designed a unique, patented new fid kit for use on all types of ropes.
The patented design allows the daily user to easily push core material through with little
resistance to snagging. The geometry and design have been adapted to minimize any
friction while splicing. The set comes in a range of 5 fids, 5mm – 12mm. Each fid is a solid,
machined piece of aluminum that is tumbled to a high finish. The New England Ropes Tow
Fid is the ultimate tool for professionals splicing on a routine basis.

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MOORING PENDANTS

3-Strand Mooring Pendants
3-strand mooring pendants are manufactured from our Premium 3-Strand Nylon line.
Each pendant has a factory-spliced heavy duty galvanized thimble on the buoy end
White

and a 12” soft eye on the boat end. Optional Cordura® chafe sleeve may be applied
to enhance abrasion resistance. New England Ropes recommends the use of a swivel
placed at the buoy to help eliminate twisting of the rope which can cause hockels or
the rope to fall out of lay.
16mm

18mm

25mm

Diameter

5/8"

3/4"

1"

Tensile11,65017,15027,700Weight

9.60

13.70

24.30

Ø

3-Strand High-Grade Marine NylonMarine Nylon

Additional sizes available upon request

Poly/Nylon Mooring Pendants
Poly/Nylon mooring pendants combine the strength and elasticity of nylon in the corewith tough, durable abrasion resistant polyester in the cover. Poly/Nylon mooring
pendants come standard with a thick yellow-tinted marine-tech coating that improves

Yellowabrasion resistance and enhances visibility. Each pendant has a factory-spliced heavy
duty galvanized thimble on the buoy end and a professionally spliced soft eye on theboat end. Poly/Nylon mooring pendants have a durable Cordura® chafe sleeve.

16mm

18mm

25mm

Diameter

5/8"

3/4"

1"

Tensile15,00020,90035,340Weight

11.10

15.90

30.50

Ø

Nylon Core with Polyester Cover

Additional sizes available upon request

Cyclone Mooring Pendants
The ultimate in mooring pendants, made from out Endura 12 rope, Cyclone Mooring
Bllue

Pendants are comprised of Dyneema® fiber which has extremely high tensile strengthand ultra low elongation. The Cyclone Mooring Pendant floats, has an excellent
strength-to-size ratio, excellent wet/dry retention, is easily spliced, and has a marine-techcoating which improves abrasion resistance. The Cyclone Mooring Pendant is used inconjunction with a traditional mooring pendant making it the ultimate in storm pendants.

12mm

16mm

18mm

22mm

24mm

Diameter

½"

⅝"

¾"

7⁄6"

1"

Tensile34,30058,00069,00097,500115,900

Weight

5.90

9.10

13.20

18.30

20.40

Ø

12 strand Dyneema® with Cordura® Chafe Sleeve

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CORDS AND ACCESSORIES

Braided Luffline

Shock Cord

White

White

Stiff, durable, andstrong. 100%
Braided polyester
has internal market
strands to indentify
luffline by size.

Braided Polyester

Applications:lufflines, sailboard
harness loops, andforedeck netting.
3mm

4mm

Diameter

1/8"

5/32"

⅞"

3/16"

1/4"

9/32"

5/16"

3/8"

7/16"

Tensile

370

750

1,050

1,275

1,500

1,800

2,350

2,675

3,500

Weight

0.47

0.81

1.19

1.76

2.20

2.40

3.30

4.50

6.00

Ø

5mm

5.5mm

6mm

7mm

8mm

10mm

Multi-plait: Polyester Cover with Polyester Rubber CoreBlack

Yellow

Red

11mm

T-100

Blue

Ø

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

7mm

8mm

10mm

Diameter

1/8"

5/32"

3⁄16"

1/4"

9/32"

5/16"

3/8"

Tensile

63

126

135

148

198

250

373

Weight

0.40

0.90

1.10

1.70

2.50

3.00

5.40

Whipping TwineWhite

Braided Polyester

Our waxed whipping
twine is made ofcolored polylesterand is particularly
easy to handle andimpresses users withthe high quality oftwisted PES twine.

Strong, low-stretch,durable cord. 100%
Technora® fibercore and a braided
polyester cover. Very
low stretch.

Technora

Applications:light-air spinnaker
sheets, tie-downs
for windsurfers anddinghies, and leechlines.
Ø

2mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm

Ø

Diameter

3/32"

1/8"

5/32"

3⁄16"

1/4"

5/16"

Diameter

Tensile

1,050

2,000

2,900

3,100

5,050

6,750

Meters

Weight

0.35

0.60

0.93

1.23

1.90

3.20

Braided Polyester Cord

3-Strand Polypropylene

White

Yellow

Braided Polyester

Top quality rubber
is used in our shock
cord, which makes it
compact, stable, anddurable. The outer
cover is made ofextremely abrasionresistant polyester.

Lightly braided
polyester line. Ideal
for general purpose
use such as flag
halyards and tieFilament Polyester
downs.

0.8mm

1mm

1.5mm

100

80

46

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Lightweight floatingrope for non-criticaluse: 3-strand
polypropylene
floats, has very
little stretch, andis resistant tochemicals. Perfectfor heaving lines,
water-ski tow rope,
life-ring lanyards,
and quiots.

3-Strand Polypropylene

Applications: FlagHalyards and tiedowns.

Black

0.5mm

Ø

2mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

Ø

6mm

7mm

8mm

10mm

11mm

12mm

16mm

18mm

Diameter

3/32"

1/8"

5/32"

3⁄16"

Diameter

3/16"

1/4"

5/16"

3/8"

7/16"

1/2"

5/8"

3/4"

Tensile

450

580

790

1140

Tensile

1,060

1,680

2,250

3,900

4,650

5,700

8,200

11,400Weight

0.30

0.50

0.70

1.00

Weight

0.70

1.20

2.10

3.00

3.90

4.60

7.30

9.90

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CHOOSING THE CORRECT LINE

LINE SELECTION GUIDENew England Ropes makes line
selection easy:
1. Choose your application
e.g. (Main Halyard)
2. Choose type of sailing e.g. (Cruiser)
3. Select your boat size e.g. (35 ft.)

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4. Match color code in recommended cellto product type on right. This will give you thebest selection and diameter of line for given
application.
To upgrade in any case, modify your selection
in type of sailing category. In most cases, choosing
a better performing line will substantially lower the

stretch and in most cases allow you to reduce
diameter by 10-15%. The net result will be a line,
which will have low stretch, is lightweight and willcontrol sail shape more precisely.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT LINEREPLACE YOUR WIRE HALYARDS WITH
ALL ROPE HALYARDS
Rope halyards are easier to handle and significantly
lighter than wire halyards. Sta-Set X or VPC is an ideal replacement for
wire halyards on cruising yachts. For race boats and large cruising yachts,
use V-100 or T-900.

WIRE HALYARD REPLACEMENT GUIDE
7 x 19 Wire Size

1/8"

5/32"

3/16"

7/32"

1/4"

Sta-Set X & VPC Replacement Size

5/16"

3/8"

7/16"

1/2"

9/16"

V-100 and T-900 Replacement Size

6mm

6mm

8mm 10mm 12mm

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ROPE CAREFIBER TYPES
Overview— Monofilaments— Multifilaments— Textured fibers

A few comparatively thick fibers (Ø 0.3mm)

Many very thin fibers (0.001mm) are used as

The fibers are not arranged in parallel in theare fed in parallel tothe braiding process.

a bundle during the braiding process. This isbundle but exhibit a more or less random typethe most widely used kind of construction inof arrangement. This is why the fiber bundle

yachting ropes.

has a comparatively rough surface.

Base materials in detail— Dyneema®

— Polybenzoxazole, Crystal Polymer (PBO)PBO is a high tech fiber. Produced by Toyobo in

Polyamide provides high breaking strength as

ethylene. It is modified at a molecular level

Japan, it combines extreme breaking strength,

well as high elongation. The abrasion resist-and stretched in one direction. The stretchedhigh temperature resistance, and very low

ance of PA is better in wet than in dry condi-

molecule chains increase breaking strength

elongation. Its weakness, however, is its low

tions, as the fiber tends to absorb water (upand decrease elongation. Therefore, Dyneema®

resistance to sunlight.

to 7%). Kept in contact with moisture for too

exhibits the lowest elongation at break ofall synthetic fibers. Dyneema® has very low

long, the material can become stiff. Another— Aramid/Technora®

downside of PA compared to polyester is

specific gravity, which makes it buoyant. The

Aramid fibers provide extremely high breaking

its comparatively lower UV resistance. This

only downside of this fiber is that it creeps.

strength combined with almost no elongation.

is why PA is increasingly being replaced byThis means that the fiber will show perma-

They are sensitive to sunlight, bending acrosspolyester. Polyamide is still widely used fornent elongation under load. Dyneema ® issharp edges, and abrasion. In yachting ropes,

mooring ropes and allround lines.

used as a core material in high tech yachting

aramid only plays a minor role. This fiber

ropes. The core bears the load, while theis produced by DuPont (Kevlar ®) and Teijincover merely serves as a protection against(Twaron ®). In the Yachting Rope segment,

Due to its limited technical properties, poly-

abrasion and light. Therefore, it is certainly

aramid fibers are mainly used in places where

propylene is only used for simple applications.

possible to remove the cover from the ropehigh temperature resistance is essential, for

PP is extremely lightweight and even buoy-

ends without reducing the rope's breaking

example on winches. They are ideally suitedant. Its abrasion strength and temperaturestrength. Dyneema® also exhibits good abra-

for use on winches. However, due to their low

resistance are adequate. Typically, it is usedsion resistance and resistance to sunlight.

resistance to bending over sharp edges, theyfor simple mooring lines or for allround lines.

Dyneema® is the most widely used high techshould not be used on stoppers.

fiber in yachting ropes and can be used fora vast variety of high quality products suchas sheets, halyards, and trim lines.

— Polyester (PET)PET stands for good breaking strength andlow elongation. It offers both chemical and— Liquid crystal polymer (LCP)

physical benefits such as resistance to sea-

Liquid crystal polymers (LCP's) are extremely

water, good abrasion resistance (in both drycomplex, modified polyester chains. Vectran®

and wet conditions), and good resistance tois a brand name of Hoechst Celanese in the

sunlight. This makes PET a go-to choice in the

U.S. Vectran® is very expensive. Therefore,

production of many yachting lines. It is used as

it is used only in high tech cordage. Thisa core material for halyards, sheets, mooringproduct stands for low stretch combinedlines, and anchor lines. On high tech cord-with ultimate breaking strength. However, itsage, polyester is used as the cover material.

UV resistance is not very high. Furthermore,

The outstanding characteristics of polyester

LPC's exhibit very high temperature resist-

speak for themselves. Since polyester sinks,

ance and low vulnerability to bending acrossit can also be used for anchor lines. For highsharp edges. The big advantage of Vectran®,tech yachting ropes, it is used as a cover

however, is the absence of creep. Vectran® ismaterial (UV protection), while for simple

an absolute high tech fiber mainly designed

yachting ropes it is also used in the core.

for competition. Its low UV resistance makesusing a cover indispensable, which must not
be removed, not even for weight reduction
purposes.
40— Polyamide (PA)The starting material for Dyneema® is poly-— Polypropylene (PP) = XLF

ROPE CARE

Overview of products
Rope

Starting
material

Strength

Specific
gravityWaterabsorption

Resistanceto sunlightmm

daN/mm2

kg/cm3%Dyneema®/Spectra®

VHMPE

345

0.97

0

good

Liquid crystal
polymer

LCP

280

1.41

0

PBO

PBO

574

1.54

Aramid/Aramid

250

PET

110

Elongation

Abrasion
resistance

Creep

3.5

very goodat high loads

140

poor

3.5

good

not measurable

330

0.5 – 2.0

low

2.5 – 3.5very goodnearly notmeasurable

-

1.45

3.0

poor

3.5

very goodnearly notmeasurable

450

1.4

0.5

very good

10 – 16very goodnearly notmeasurable

250

%

C°

Technora®
Polyester (PET)

Melting
point

Polyamide (PA)PA6/PA66

81

1.14

3.0

average

20 – 25very goodlow. good250

Polypropylene(PP) = XLF

XLF Multifilament

56

0.91

0

good

20 – 25

sufficientat high loads

160

To the max!
Those who promise the best, must be ready for it: with every fiber!

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ROPE CARE

ROPE CARE
In order to prolong the service life of your ropes,
we recommend that you observe the following instructions:— Storage— Winches— UV rays

Always keep the ropes in a clean and dry

The requirements for ropes used on winches

Ultraviolet rays may affect the quality andplace. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlightdiffer from those for ropes only used on cleats.

lifetime of synthetic fiber ropes. Hence, it isand extreme temperatures. Do not drag ropes

It is important to understand that some coverimperative to limit the exposure of ropes toover rough surfaces or dirty grounds, as dirt

constructions are not designed to be used on

sunlight to a minimum, if possible.

can penetrate between the fibers and cause

abrasive winch drums, as they would degrade

Ropes with smaller diameters are affectedabrasion damage. Always keep ropes away

rapidly.

more severely than larger diameter ropes.

from chemicals.
If you plan to keep the ropes in storage for— Chemicals
Exposure to chemicals may cause synthetic

Contact with abrasive surfaces or sharp

fresh water. Salt and dirt will reduce a rope's

fiber ropes to deteriorate or be damaged. Thisedges will generally lead to damage on thelife span.

may lead to a considerable loss in strength ofrope. Therefore, be sure to avoid having ropes

a rope. Impregnating a rope with unauthori­

run across any type of non-movable surfaces,

zed products may alter the properties of theunless they were designed for this purpose

3-strand ropes of any type could be damaged

treated rope.

(e.g. rings).

if they are taken off a coil the wrong way.

Therefore, we recommend to refrain from

It is also important to avoid any situations

Always keep this in mind and avoid kinks thatusing any solvents or other conventional

where ropes will come into contact with sand,would open up the 3 strands and compromisecleaning products. If in doubt, please contact

dirt, and other abrasive particles. The damage

the integrity of the rope.

your FSE Robline® dealer.

caused by this in a rope's interior may not— Coiling up of ropes

Braided ropes may get twisted by incorrect
handling. The ideal method to coil up a braided

be visible from the outside. However, it may— Heatrope is in the form of a figure 8. This avoids

Exposure to temperatures above 40° C may

putting twist in the rope and will ensure itschange the properties of a rope temporarily

optimal running behavior when using it again.

or even permanently. In some cases, such

When using a reel with a braided rope, makechanges can be positive, e.g., changes

sure that it runs freely on a central axle. Thisbrought about by pre-stretching or heat-

helps avoid twists and kinks in the rope.

setting processes. Nevertheless, in mostcases high temperatures lead to adverse— Sheaves, blocks

consequences that reduce the strength ofRopes used around sheaves will experience a

the rope. Be sure to avoid any exposure to

reduction in strength and lifetime. We suggest

punctual heat sources.

that you use a sheave diameter which isapprox. 8-9 times the rope diameter.

— Heat generated by friction

The use of V-profile sheaves should be

When using a rope on a winch, it may happen

avoided as they compress the rope andthat friction-induced heat causes fibers ofcause local friction thus shortening the rope's

the rope to melt.

lifetime.

This can compromise the rope's performance.
Some ropes are specifically designed towithstand extensive friction and the heatgenerated by it – your dealer will be happy
to assist you in finding the right product foryour specific application.

42— Abrasion

extended periods of time, wash them first in

significantly reduce the rope's strength.

TEUFELBERGER

EXPERTISE FROM
225 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
What started back in 1790 with simple hemp ropes has since evolved into a globally successful group of enterprises
specializing in the development and production of fiber and steel wire ropes, strapping, and composites.

Vast diversity
Its products are designed for a wide variety of
applications ranging from cranes and marine
applications to packaging and through to theautomotive sector. It is the continuity and stabilityof a family business that makes us the reliable
partner who supports you, competently andeffectively, in coping with your daily challenges.

Yachting Ropes
Paper Carrier
Ropes

Life Safety
Ropes
Commercial
MarineTree Care
Rope & Safety

Ropeway &Mining Ropes

Crane Ropes

Industrial Fiber
Ropes

Wire Rope

Fiber Rope
Composite

Fibers + Plastics
Strapping

Together in Motion

Global presence ensurescustomer proximity
Manufacturing operations in various countries
allow us to meet local quality and certification
standards as well as customer requirements
without difficulty. From our sites in Austria, theCzech Republic, the U.S., Sweden, and Thailand,and backed by a close-knit global network of
distribution partners, we continue to satisfy the
expectations of our customers.

Innovative solutions throughsynergies
TEUFELBERGER is a leading specialist for fiber

Especially fiber and steel wire products brought

5% of TEUFELBERGER’s employees are active inand steel wire ropes, strapping, and fiber compo­

about valuable synergies with regard to bothresearch and development and make sure that oursite components. The spectrum of technologies

application and manufacturing technologies, whichcustomers have access to the latest, innovative

in TEUFELBERGER’s portfolio generates various

have benefited our customers tremendously.

rope technologies. 10% of the entire investment

synergies between the extrusion of thermoplastics,

T h i s m a ke s T E U F E L B E R G E R y o u r i d e a lvolume are committed to development and quality

braiding of high performance fibers, and processing

partner right from the project planning phase.

assurance.

of wires into ropes, strapping, and lightweightcomposite components.

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848 Airport Road
Fall River, MA 02720
Telephone: 508-678-8200
Fax: 508-679-2363
neropes@neropes.com
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